How to pronounce preying
Say it like PRAY-ing. Preying has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAY).
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- PRAY
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preying 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 preying
American and British speakers say preying in essentially the same way: /ˈpreɪɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpreɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRAY-ing.
What does preying mean?
- present participle and gerund of prey How to pronounce prey
Words that rhyme with preying
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of preying.
Questions about saying preying
How do you pronounce preying?
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 preying?
Preying has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAY). Broken into parts: PRAY · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say preying 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.