How to Pronounce Vying

To pronounce "vying", say VYING — one syllable, IPA /ˈvaɪ.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

/ˈvaɪ.ɪŋ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “vying”

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

What does vying mean?

verb

  1. To fight for superiority; to contend; to compete eagerly so as to gain something.

    “Her suitors were all vying for her attention.”

  2. To rival (something), etc.

noun

  1. The act of one who vies; rivalry.

Synonyms

battlecompeteoppose

Antonyms

concedereconcile

Words that rhyme with vying

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dyinglyingpieingbuyingshyingsighingeyeingeyingtyingdyeingguyingdieing

Related words

competingcontestingrivalityenvyemulationviciositystrifegainstrife

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "vying"?▾

"Vying" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "vying"?▾

The IPA transcription of "vying" is /ˈvaɪ.ɪŋ/.

What does "vying" mean?▾

Vying: To fight for superiority; to contend; to compete eagerly so as to gain something.

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