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