How to pronounce peeling
Say it like PEE-ling. Peeling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peeling 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 peeling
American and British speakers say peeling in essentially the same way: /ˈpilɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpiːlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEE-ling.
What does peeling mean?
- The act of removing the outer surface in strips.
- Strips of an outer rind or surface that has been removed.“She flavored the broth with vegetable peelings.”
- present participle and gerund of peel How to pronounce peel
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Words that rhyme with peeling
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Questions about saying peeling
How do you pronounce peeling?
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 peeling?
Peeling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say peeling 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.