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