How to Pronounce Maying

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈmeɪɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “maying”

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

What does maying mean?

verb

  1. To gather may, or flowers in general.
  2. To celebrate May Day.

noun

  1. The celebrations traditionally held to celebrate May Day.

Words that rhyme with maying

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bayingsayinglayinghayingweighingpayingarrayingrayingfayingheying

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "maying"?▾

"Maying" has 2 syllables: may · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "maying"?▾

The IPA transcription of "maying" is /ˈmeɪɪŋ/.

What does "maying" mean?▾

Maying: To gather may, or flowers in general.

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