How to pronounce dying
Say it like DY-ing. Dying has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dying pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dying
American and British speakers say dying in essentially the same way: /ˈdaɪɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdaɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DY-ing.
What does dying mean?
- the time when something ends“it was the death of all his plans”“a dying of old hopes”
- in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be“a dying man”“his dying wish”
- eagerly desirous“anxious to see the new show at the museum”“dying to hear who won”
Where does dying come from?
From die + -ing.
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Questions about saying dying
How do you pronounce dying?
Say DY-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dying?
Dying has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say dying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdaɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as dying?
Dying sounds the same as dyeing in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.