How to pronounce obeying
Say it like oh-BAY-ing. Obeying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY).
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- oh
- BAY
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obeying pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- BAYSay 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 obeying
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-BAY-ing.
What does obeying mean?
- present participle and gerund of obey How to pronounce obey
Words that rhyme with obeying
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Questions about saying obeying
How do you pronounce obeying?
Say oh-BAY-ing. The American pronunciation is /oʊˈbeɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /əʊˈbeɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obeying?
Obeying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY). Broken into parts: oh · BAY · ing.
Is obeying pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /əʊˈbeɪɪŋ/ (oh-BAY-ing).