How to Pronounce Lying

To pronounce "lying", say LYING — one syllable, IPA /ˈlaɪ.ɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈlaɪ.ɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lying”

"lying" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with dying and vying, if that helps it stick.

What does lying mean?

verb

  1. To rest in a horizontal position on a surface.

    “The book lies on the table;  the snow lies on the roof;  he lies in his coffin”

  2. To be placed or situated.

verb

  1. To give false information intentionally with intent to deceive.

    “If you are found to have lied in court, you could face a penalty.”

  2. To convey a false image or impression.

    “Photographs often lie.”

noun

  1. The act of one who lies, or keeps low to the ground.

Synonyms

prevaricate

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Words that rhyme with lying

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dyingvyingpieingbuyingshyingsighingeyeingeyingtyingdyeingguyingdieing

Related words

prevaricationmendaciousuntruthfulfabricationcover-uprestingdeceivingdeceit

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lying"?▾

"Lying" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "lying"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lying" is /ˈlaɪ.ɪŋ/.

What does "lying" mean?▾

Lying: To rest in a horizontal position on a surface.

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