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