How to pronounce toying
Say it like TOY-ing. Toying has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOY).
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- TOY
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toying pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of toying
American and British speakers say toying in essentially the same way: /ˈtɔɪɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtɔɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TOY-ing.
What does toying mean?
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Words that rhyme with toying
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Questions about saying toying
How do you pronounce toying?
Say TOY-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɔɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtɔɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toying?
Toying has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOY). Broken into parts: TOY · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say toying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɔɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtɔɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.