How to pronounce spraying
Say it like SPRAY-ing. Spraying has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPRAY).
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- SPRAY
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spraying pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPRAYSay 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 spraying
American and British speakers say spraying in essentially the same way: /ˈspreɪɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈspreɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPRAY-ing.
What does spraying mean?
- present participle and gerund of spray How to pronounce spray
- The act by which something is sprayed.“The parched lawn needed several sprayings before the grass looked green again.”
Where does spraying come from?
From spray + -ing.
Words that rhyme with spraying
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spraying.
Questions about saying spraying
How do you pronounce spraying?
Say SPRAY-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈspreɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈspreɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spraying?
Spraying has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPRAY). Broken into parts: SPRAY · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say spraying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspreɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈspreɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.