trying

/ˈtraɪ.ɪŋ/

Syllables try·ing

Stress TRY-ing

Phonics Breakdown

tr

/tr/

consonant blend

y

/aɪ/

long y

ing

/ɪŋ/

nasal ng

Meaning

difficult or challenging; the act of attempting

Sound Reference

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tr=/tr/(tree) + y=/aɪ/(my) + ing=/ɪŋ/(sing)

Example

It was a trying day at work.