To pronounce "preying", say PREY-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
preying
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PREY-ing
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"preying" has 2 syllables: prey-ing. It rhymes with braying and swaying, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: praying — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Preying" has 2 syllables: prey · ing.
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