To pronounce "outlying", say OUTLY-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"outlying" has 2 syllables: outly-ing. It rhymes with gratifying and mystifying, if that helps it stick.
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adjective
“The more outlying villages were never visited by their member of parliament.”
“When the map was redrawn after the war, our cousin found herself living in outlying territory.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Outlying" has 2 syllables: outly · ing.
Outlying: A region relatively remote from a central location.
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