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