How to pronounce flaying
Say it like FLAY-ing. Flaying has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAY).
- FLAY
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flaying pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of flaying
American and British speakers say flaying in essentially the same way: /ˈfleɪɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈfleɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLAY-ing.
What does flaying mean?
- present participle and gerund of flay How to pronounce flay
- The act by which something is flayed.
Words that rhyme with flaying
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flaying.
Questions about saying flaying
How do you pronounce flaying?
Say FLAY-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈfleɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfleɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flaying?
Flaying has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAY). Broken into parts: FLAY · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say flaying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfleɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈfleɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.