How to pronounce relying
Say it like ree-LY-ing. Relying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LY).
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- ree
- LY
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Relying pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- LYSay 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 relying
American and British speakers say relying in essentially the same way: /riˈlaɪɪŋ/ in the US and /rɪˈlaɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-LY-ing.
What does relying mean?
- present participle and gerund of rely How to pronounce rely
Words that rhyme with relying
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of relying.
Questions about saying relying
How do you pronounce relying?
Say ree-LY-ing. The American pronunciation is /riˈlaɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /rɪˈlaɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in relying?
Relying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LY). Broken into parts: ree · LY · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say relying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈlaɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /rɪˈlaɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.