How to pronounce eyeing
Say it like EYE-ing. Eyeing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eyeing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EYESay 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 eyeing
American and British speakers say eyeing in essentially the same way: /ˈaɪɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈaɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYE-ing.
What does eyeing mean?
- present participle and gerund of eye How to pronounce eye
Words that rhyme with eyeing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of eyeing.
Questions about saying eyeing
How do you pronounce eyeing?
Say EYE-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈaɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eyeing?
Eyeing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say eyeing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈaɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.