How to Pronounce Shying

To pronounce "shying", say SHYING — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “shying”

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

What does shying mean?

verb

  1. To avoid due to timidness or caution.

    “I shy away from investment opportunities I don't understand.”

  2. To jump back in fear.

    “The horse shied away from the rider, which startled him so much he shied away from the horse.”

noun

  1. The act of one who shies or turns aside in fear.

Words that rhyme with shying

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dyinglyingvyingpieingbuyingsighingeyeingeyingtyingdyeingguyingdieing

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shying"?▾

"Shying" has one syllable.

What does "shying" mean?▾

Shying: To avoid due to timidness or caution.

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