How to pronounce saying
Say it like SAY-ing. Saying has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY).
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- SAY
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saying pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAYSay 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 saying
American and British speakers say saying in essentially the same way: /ˈseɪɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈseɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAY-ing.
What does saying mean?
- a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations“pardon the expression”
Where does saying come from?
From say + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with saying
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Questions about saying saying
How do you pronounce saying?
Say SAY-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈseɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈseɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saying?
Saying has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY). Broken into parts: SAY · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say saying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈseɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈseɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.