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