How to pronounce pearling
Say it like PUR-ling. Pearling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pearling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pearling
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-ling.
What does pearling mean?
- present participle and gerund of pearl How to pronounce pearl
- The process by which grain is pearled.“The barley underwent three pearlings in a pearler.”
- The process of hunting for pearls.“fishing and pearling craft”
Words that rhyme with pearling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pearling.
Questions about saying pearling
How do you pronounce pearling?
Say PUR-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pearling?
Pearling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · ling.
Is pearling pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpɜːlɪŋ/ (PUR-ling).