How to pronounce relaying
Say it like REE-lay-ing. Relaying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- lay
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Relaying pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- layGive this part a little weight. 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 relaying
American and British speakers say relaying in essentially the same way: /ˈriˌleɪɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈriːˌleɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-lay-ing.
What does relaying mean?
- present participle and gerund of relay How to pronounce relay
- An instance of something being relayed.
Questions about saying relaying
How do you pronounce relaying?
Say REE-lay-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈriˌleɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈriːˌleɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in relaying?
Relaying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · lay · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say relaying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈriˌleɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈriːˌleɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.