How to Pronounce Buying

To pronounce "buying", say BUY-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbaɪ.ɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈbaɪ.ɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “buying”

"buying" has 2 syllables: buy-ing. It rhymes with dying and lying, if that helps it stick.

What does buying mean?

verb

To obtain (something) in exchange for money or goods
“I'm going to buy my father something nice for his birthday.”
To obtain by some sacrifice.
“I've bought material comfort by foregoing my dreams.”

noun

The act of making a purchase.

Synonyms

make a buy accept believe swallow take on cheap purchase

Antonyms

disbelieve pitch reject cheap sell vend

Words that rhyme with buying

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dying lying vying pieing shying sighing eyeing eying tying dyeing guying dieing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "buying"?▾

"Buying" has 2 syllables: buy · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "buying"?▾

The IPA transcription of "buying" is /ˈbaɪ.ɪŋ/.

What does "buying" mean?▾

Buying: To obtain (something) in exchange for money or goods

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