How to pronounce paling
Say it like PAY-ling. Paling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY).
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- PAY
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of paling
American and British speakers say paling in essentially the same way: /ˈpeɪlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpeɪlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAY-ling.
What does paling mean?
- present participle and gerund of pale How to pronounce pale
- A pointed stick used to make a fence.
- A fence made of palings.
- A fence made of galvanized sheeting.
Words that rhyme with paling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of paling.
Questions about saying paling
How do you pronounce paling?
Say PAY-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paling?
Paling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY). Broken into parts: PAY · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say paling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpeɪlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpeɪlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.