How to pronounce sayings
Say it like SAY-ingz. Sayings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY).
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- SAY
- ingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sayings 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.
- ingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sayings
American and British speakers say sayings in essentially the same way: /ˈseɪɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈseɪɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAY-ingz.
What does sayings mean?
- plural of saying How to pronounce saying
Questions about saying sayings
How do you pronounce sayings?
Say SAY-ingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈseɪɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈseɪɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sayings?
Sayings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY). Broken into parts: SAY · ingz.
Do Americans and Brits say sayings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈseɪɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈseɪɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.