How to Pronounce Descrying

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

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Syllables

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Letters

DESCRY-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “descrying”

"descrying" has 2 syllables: descry-ing.

What does descrying mean?

verb

  1. To see.
  2. To discover (a distant or obscure object) by the eye; to espy; to discern or detect.

Related words

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How many syllables are in "descrying"?▾

"Descrying" has 2 syllables: descry · ing.

What does "descrying" mean?▾

Descrying: To see.

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