To pronounce "slayings", say SLAY-ings — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"slayings" has 2 syllables: slay-ings. It rhymes with sayings, if that helps it stick.
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“The slaying of the civil rights activist brought a storm of protest.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Slayings" has 2 syllables: slay · ings.
Slayings: Killing, especially the murder of a human.
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