How to pronounce tying
Say it like TY-ing. Tying has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY).
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- TY
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tying pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TYSay 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 tying
American and British speakers say tying in essentially the same way: /ˈtaɪɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtaɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TY-ing.
What does tying mean?
- the act of tying or binding things together
Where does tying come from?
From Middle English tiȝing, teing, from Old English *tīgung, tīging (“connection”), from Proto-Germanic *taugungō, from *taugijaną from Proto-Indo-European *dewk- (“to tug, draw”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with tying
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Questions about saying tying
How do you pronounce tying?
Say TY-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tying?
Tying has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY). Broken into parts: TY · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say tying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtaɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtaɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.