How to Pronounce Relaying

To pronounce "relaying", say REL-ay-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

REL-ay-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “relaying”

"relaying" has 3 syllables: rel-ay-ing. It rhymes with braying and swaying, if that helps it stick.

What does relaying mean?

verb

  1. To lay (for example, flooring or railroad track) again.

    “He had to re-lay the tiles because the cement was too dry.”

verb

  1. To release a new set of hounds.
  2. To place (people or horses) in relays, such that one can take over from another.

Synonyms

convey

Words that rhyme with relaying

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

brayingswayingslayingplayingflayingsurveyingdecayingprayingstrayingconveyingdismayingallaying

Related words

communicatingconveyingre-establishmentreflectingreinstallreinstallationreinstallingreinstatement

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "relaying"?▾

"Relaying" has 3 syllables: rel · ay · ing.

What does "relaying" mean?▾

Relaying: To lay (for example, flooring or railroad track) again.

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