How to pronounce trying
Say it like TRY-ing. Trying has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY).
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- TRY
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trying pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of trying
American and British speakers say trying in essentially the same way: /ˈtraɪɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtraɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRY-ing.
What does trying mean?
- hard to endure“fell upon trying times”
- extremely irritating to the nerves“nerve-racking noise”“the stressful days before a war”
Where does trying come from?
From try + -ing.
Words that rhyme with trying
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trying.
Questions about saying trying
How do you pronounce trying?
Say TRY-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈtraɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtraɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trying?
Trying has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY). Broken into parts: TRY · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say trying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtraɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtraɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.