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