How to Pronounce Flaying

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈfleɪ.ɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “flaying”

"flaying" has 2 syllables: flay-ing. It rhymes with braying and swaying, if that helps it stick.

What does flaying mean?

verb

  1. To cause to fly; put to flight; drive off (by frightening).
  2. To frighten; scare; terrify.

verb

  1. To strip skin off
  2. To lash

noun

  1. The act by which something is flayed.

Synonyms

fleeceflenseskin

Words that rhyme with flaying

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

brayingswayingslayingplayingsurveyingdecayingprayingstrayingconveyingdismayingallayingrelaying

Related words

excoriationflingingflagellationflaringslittingflailingslashingflogging

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flaying"?▾

"Flaying" has 2 syllables: flay · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "flaying"?▾

The IPA transcription of "flaying" is /ˈfleɪ.ɪŋ/.

What does "flaying" mean?▾

Flaying: To cause to fly; put to flight; drive off (by frightening).

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