How to Pronounce Laying

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

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈleɪ.ɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “laying”

"laying" has 2 syllables: lay-ing. It rhymes with baying and saying, if that helps it stick.

What does laying mean?

verb

To place down in a position of rest, or in a horizontal position.
“A shower of rain lays the dust.”
To cause to subside or abate.

verb

To don or put on (tefillin (phylacteries)).

Synonyms

ascribe attribute becalm settle down lie by lie with sleep with

Words that rhyme with laying

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

baying saying maying haying weighing paying arraying raying faying heying

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "laying"?▾

"Laying" has 2 syllables: lay · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "laying"?▾

The IPA transcription of "laying" is /ˈleɪ.ɪŋ/.

What does "laying" mean?▾

Laying: To place down in a position of rest, or in a horizontal position.

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