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