How to pronounce shying
Say it like SHY-ing. Shying has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHY).
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- SHY
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shying pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHYSay 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 shying
American and British speakers say shying in essentially the same way: /ˈʃaɪɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈʃaɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHY-ing.
What does shying mean?
- present participle and gerund of shy How to pronounce shy
- The act of one who shies or turns aside in fear.
Where does shying come from?
From shy + -ing.
Words that rhyme with shying
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shying.
Questions about saying shying
How do you pronounce shying?
Say SHY-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃaɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈʃaɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shying?
Shying has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHY). Broken into parts: SHY · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say shying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃaɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈʃaɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.