How to pronounce slaying
Say it like SLAY-ing. Slaying has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAY).
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- SLAY
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slaying pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLAYSay 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 slaying
American and British speakers say slaying in essentially the same way: /ˈsleɪɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsleɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLAY-ing.
What does slaying mean?
- present participle and gerund of slay How to pronounce slay
- Killing, especially the murder of a human.“The slaying of the civil rights activist brought a storm of protest.”
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Words that rhyme with slaying
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Questions about saying slaying
How do you pronounce slaying?
Say SLAY-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈsleɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsleɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slaying?
Slaying has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAY). Broken into parts: SLAY · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say slaying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsleɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsleɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.