How to Pronounce Tying

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

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Letters

/ˈtaɪ.ɪŋ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “tying”

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

Sounds exactly like: tieing — easy to mix up when writing.

What does tying mean?

verb

  1. To twist (a string, rope, or the like) around itself securely.

    “Tie the rope to this tree.”

  2. To form (a knot or the like) in a string or the like.

    “Tie a knot in this rope for me, please.”

noun

  1. Action of the verb to tie; ligature.
  2. The act or process of washing ores in a buddle.

Synonyms

bindfastenlink

Antonyms

unfastenuntie

Words that rhyme with tying

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dyinglyingvyingpieingbuyingshyingsighingeyeingeyingdyeingguyingdieing

Related words

bindhookingbondingbundlinglinkagelinkinglinkconnection

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tying"?▾

"Tying" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "tying"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tying" is /ˈtaɪ.ɪŋ/.

What does "tying" mean?▾

Tying: To twist (a string, rope, or the like) around itself securely.

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