How to pronounce rallying
Say it like RAL-ee-ing. Rallying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAL).
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- RAL
- ee
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rallying pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rallying
American and British speakers say rallying in essentially the same way: /ˈræliɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈræliɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAL-ee-ing.
What does rallying mean?
- present participle and gerund of rally How to pronounce rally
- The act of one who rallies.
- A wide-ranging form of motorsport with various competitive elements such as test of speed and navigation.
Questions about saying rallying
How do you pronounce rallying?
Say RAL-ee-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈræliɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈræliɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rallying?
Rallying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAL). Broken into parts: RAL · ee · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say rallying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈræliɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈræliɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.