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