How to Pronounce Marrying

To pronounce "marrying", say MARRY-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmæɹiɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈmæɹiɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “marrying”

"marrying" has 2 syllables: marry-ing. It rhymes with varying and ferrying, if that helps it stick.

What does marrying mean?

verb

  1. To enter into the conjugal or connubial state; to take a husband or a wife.

    “Neither of her daughters showed any desire to marry.”

  2. (in passive) To be joined to (someone) as spouse according to law or custom.

    “His daughter was married some five years ago to a tailor's apprentice.”

noun

  1. A marriage.

Antonyms

divorce

Words that rhyme with marrying

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

varyingferryingcarryingburyingremarryingdairyingberrying

Related words

espousewedconjointiemarriageweddingembracing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "marrying"?▾

"Marrying" has 2 syllables: marry · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "marrying"?▾

The IPA transcription of "marrying" is /ˈmæɹiɪŋ/.

What does "marrying" mean?▾

Marrying: To enter into the conjugal or connubial state; to take a husband or a wife.

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