How to Pronounce "prying"
word
/ˈpɹaɪɪŋ/
PRY-ing
/pɹˈaɪɪŋ/
pry-ING
Definition
Showing too much curiosity about other people's private lives or secrets; trying to find out things that do not concern you.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɹaɪɪŋ/
British English
/pɹˈaɪɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PRY-ing
UK
pry-ING
Listen in Context
Stop being so prying with my personal life.
She finds his prying questions very annoying.
There were too many prying eyes at the party.
I hate prying into other people's business, but sometimes I can't help it.