How to Pronounce Burying

To pronounce "burying", say BURY-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

BURY-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “burying”

"burying" has 2 syllables: bury-ing. It rhymes with varying and ferrying, if that helps it stick.

What does burying mean?

verb

  1. To ritualistically inter in a grave or tomb.
  2. To place in the ground.

    “bury a bone;  bury the embers”

noun

  1. A burial.

Words that rhyme with burying

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

varyingferryingcarryingmarryingremarryingdairyingberrying

Related words

burialfuneralburrowinghidingstingputtingconcealinglost

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "burying"?▾

"Burying" has 2 syllables: bury · ing.

What does "burying" mean?▾

Burying: To ritualistically inter in a grave or tomb.

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