The spelling of the word "off lying" may be confusing at first glance. However, it is actually a compound word comprised of "off" and "lying." The pronunciation can be written using the IPA phonetic transcription as /ɒf ˈlaɪɪŋ/. The stress falls on the second syllable of "lying." The sound of the "o" in "off" is the same as in "not" or "hot," while the "y" sound in "lying" is similar to the sound of "eye."