How to pronounce straying
Say it like STRAY-ing. Straying has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAY).
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- STRAY
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Straying pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRAYSay 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 straying
American and British speakers say straying in essentially the same way: /ˈstreɪɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈstreɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRAY-ing.
What does straying mean?
- present participle and gerund of stray How to pronounce stray
- The act of one who strays; deviation or sin, often sexual infidelity.
Words that rhyme with straying
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of straying.
Questions about saying straying
How do you pronounce straying?
Say STRAY-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈstreɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈstreɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in straying?
Straying has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAY). Broken into parts: STRAY · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say straying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstreɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈstreɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.