How to Pronounce Praying

To pronounce "praying", say PRAY-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

PRAY-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “praying”

"praying" has 2 syllables: pray-ing. It rhymes with braying and swaying, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: preying — easy to mix up when writing.

What does praying mean?

verb

  1. To direct words and/or thoughts to God or any higher being, for the sake of adoration, thanks, petition for help, etc.

    “Muslims pray in the direction of Mecca.”

  2. To humbly beg a person for aid or their time.

noun

  1. An act of saying a prayer.

Words that rhyme with praying

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

brayingswayingslayingplayingflayingsurveyingdecayingstrayingconveyingdismayingallayingrelaying

Related words

implorebegprayerworshiprequestaskingurgebegging

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "praying"?▾

"Praying" has 2 syllables: pray · ing.

What does "praying" mean?▾

Praying: To direct words and/or thoughts to God or any higher being, for the sake of adoration, thanks, petition for help, etc.

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