How to pronounce pilling
Say it like PIL-ing. Pilling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIL).
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- PIL
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pilling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pilling
American and British speakers say pilling in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpɪlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIL-ing.
What does pilling mean?
- The formation of fibers into pills.
- present participle and gerund of pill How to pronounce pill
Words that rhyme with pilling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pilling.
Questions about saying pilling
How do you pronounce pilling?
Say PIL-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɪlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pilling?
Pilling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIL). Broken into parts: PIL · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say pilling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpɪlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.