To pronounce "obeying", say OB-ey-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
obeying
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"obeying" has 3 syllables: ob-ey-ing. It rhymes with braying and swaying, if that helps it stick.
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"Obeying" has 3 syllables: ob · ey · ing.
Obeying: To do as ordered by (a person, institution etc), to act according to the bidding of.
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