How to Pronounce Gilling

To pronounce "gilling", say GILL-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

GILL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “gilling”

"gilling" has 2 syllables: gill-ing. It rhymes with mulling and shrilling, if that helps it stick.

What does gilling mean?

verb

  1. To remove the gills from a fish as part of gutting and cleaning it
  2. To catch (a fish) in a gillnet

verb

  1. To act as a prostitute.

Words that rhyme with gilling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

mullingshrillingcullinglullingscullingtwillingdullingstillingfrillinghullinggullingnulling

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gilling"?▾

"Gilling" has 2 syllables: gill · ing.

What does "gilling" mean?▾

Gilling: To remove the gills from a fish as part of gutting and cleaning it

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