How to Pronounce Paling

To pronounce "paling", say PAL-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpeɪlɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈpeɪlɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “paling”

"paling" has 2 syllables: pal-ing. It rhymes with prevailing and wailing, if that helps it stick.

What does paling mean?

verb

  1. To turn pale; to lose colour.
  2. To become insignificant.

verb

  1. To enclose with pales, or as if with pales; to encircle or encompass; to fence off.

noun

  1. A pointed stick used to make a fence.
  2. A fence made of palings.

Words that rhyme with paling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

prevailingwailingunveilingtrailingunavailingflailingtailingrailingsailingveilingimpalingscaling

Related words

fadingdecreasingpalisadepikefencepolepokespikepigstick

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "paling"?▾

"Paling" has 2 syllables: pal · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "paling"?▾

The IPA transcription of "paling" is /ˈpeɪlɪŋ/.

What does "paling" mean?▾

Paling: To turn pale; to lose colour.

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