How to pronounce pealing
Say it like PEE-ling. Pealing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pealing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pealing
American and British speakers say pealing in essentially the same way: /ˈpilɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpiːlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEE-ling.
What does pealing mean?
- present participle and gerund of peal How to pronounce peal
- The sound made by bells as they peal.
Words that rhyme with pealing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pealing.
Words that sound like pealing
Questions about saying pealing
How do you pronounce pealing?
Say PEE-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈpilɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpiːlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pealing?
Pealing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say pealing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpilɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpiːlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as pealing?
Pealing sounds the same as peeling in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.