how to pronounce trying
/ˈtɹaɪɪŋ/
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the above transcription of trying is a detailed (narrow) transcription according to the rules of the International Phonetic Association; you can find a description of each symbol by clicking the phoneme buttons in the secction below.
trying frequency in english - B1 level of CEFR
the word trying occurs in english on average 50.4 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.
trying is pronounced in two syllables
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An example use of trying in a speech by a native speaker of american english:
“… i know he was trying to be gracious but …”
meanings of trying
adjective:
- Difficult to endure; arduous.
- Irritating, stressful or bothersome.
verb:
- Present participle of try.
noun:
- The act by which one tries something; an attempt.
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