How to pronounce marrying
Say it like MER-ee-ing. Marrying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MER).
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- MER
- ee
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marrying pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of marrying
American and British speakers say marrying in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛriɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈmæriɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAR-ee-ing.
What does marrying mean?
Words that rhyme with marrying
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of marrying.
Questions about saying marrying
How do you pronounce marrying?
Say MER-ee-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛriɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmæriɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marrying?
Marrying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MER). Broken into parts: MER · ee · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say marrying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛriɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈmæriɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.