How to Pronounce Prying

To pronounce "prying", say PRYING — one syllable, IPA /ˈpɹaɪ.ɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈpɹaɪ.ɪŋ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “prying”

"prying" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with gratifying and mystifying, if that helps it stick.

What does prying mean?

verb

  1. To look where one is not welcome; to be nosy.
  2. To keep asking about something that does not concern one.

verb

  1. To use leverage to open or widen.

noun

  1. The act of one who pries.

Synonyms

prise (British English)prize

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Words that rhyme with prying

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gratifyingmystifyingedifyingterrifyingsatisfyingelectrifyinghorrifyingtryingintensifyingunderlyingcryingoutlying

Related words

nosinessnoseysnoopinessnosycurioussnoopyseparatingpatrol

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prying"?▾

"Prying" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "prying"?▾

The IPA transcription of "prying" is /ˈpɹaɪ.ɪŋ/.

What does "prying" mean?▾

Prying: To look where one is not welcome; to be nosy.

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