saying

/ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/

Syllables say·ing

Stress SAY-ing

Phonics Breakdown

say

/seɪ/

long ai

ing

/ɪŋ/

nasal ng

Meaning

a short phrase or expression that states a general truth; words that someone says

Sound Reference

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say=/seɪ/(say) + ing=/ɪŋ/(sing)

Example

There is an old saying about honesty.