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