How to pronounce implying
Say it like imp-LY-ing. Implying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LY).
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- imp
- LY
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Implying pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- impGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LYSay 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 implying
American and British speakers say implying in essentially the same way: /ˌɪmpˈlaɪɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌɪmpˈlaɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: imp-LY-ing.
What does implying mean?
Words that rhyme with implying
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Questions about saying implying
How do you pronounce implying?
Say imp-LY-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmpˈlaɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɪmpˈlaɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in implying?
Implying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LY). Broken into parts: imp · LY · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say implying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪmpˈlaɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌɪmpˈlaɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.