How many syllables in trying?
Syllables in trying
2 or 1
try·ing
Trying has two syllables, or one when said quickly. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say trying
| Said as /ˈtɹaɪɪŋ/ | 2 syllables, TRY-ing · DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Said as /tɹaɪŋ/ | 1 syllable · DUM |
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 6 |
To count it yourself, say trying slowly and listen for each vowel sound: try, ing. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with trying
- buying
- flying
- lying
- dying
- crying
- applying
- underlying
- identifying
- qualifying
- denying
- terrifying
- satisfying
- relying
- supplying
- drying
- tying
Questions
- How many syllables are in trying?
- Trying has two syllables, or one when said quickly.
- How do you divide trying into syllables?
- Trying divides as try-ing.
- Which syllable is stressed in trying?
- The first syllable (TRY-ing).