How to Pronounce Trying

To pronounce "trying", say TRYING — one syllable, IPA /ˈtɹaɪ.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

/ˈtɹaɪ.ɪŋ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “trying”

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

What does trying mean?

verb

  1. To attempt; to endeavour. Followed by infinitive.

    “I tried to rollerblade, but I couldn’t.”

  2. To divide; to separate.

noun

  1. The act by which one tries something; an attempt.

adjective

  1. Difficult to endure; arduous.
  2. Irritating, stressful or bothersome.

Synonyms

attemptendeavorfandminttake a run attake a stab atsampletaste

Words that rhyme with trying

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gratifyingmystifyingedifyingterrifyingpryingsatisfyingelectrifyinghorrifyingintensifyingunderlyingcryingoutlying

Related words

difficulthardstressfulnerve-rackingnerve-wrackingdisagreeabletestingchallenging

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "trying"?▾

"Trying" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "trying"?▾

The IPA transcription of "trying" is /ˈtɹaɪ.ɪŋ/.

What does "trying" mean?▾

Trying: To attempt; to endeavour. Followed by infinitive.

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