How to Pronounce Paring

To pronounce "paring", say PAR-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

6

Letters

PAR-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “paring”

"paring" has 2 syllables: par-ing. It rhymes with bearing and raring, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: pairing — easy to mix up when writing.

What does paring mean?

verb

  1. To remove the outer covering or skin of something with a cutting device, typically a knife

    “Victor pared some apples in preparation to make a tart.”

  2. (often with down or back) to reduce, diminish or trim gradually something as if by cutting off

    “Albert had to pare his options down by disregarding anything beyond his meager budget.”

noun

  1. A fragment or shaving that has been pared.
  2. The cutting off of the surface of grassland for tillage.

Synonyms

peelskin

Words that rhyme with paring

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bearingraringcaringdaringdespairingblaringglaringoverbearingflaringtearingsnaringpairing

Related words

shavingsliverpiecemealspalesawingpluckingcombingsrament

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "paring"?▾

"Paring" has 2 syllables: par · ing.

What does "paring" mean?▾

Paring: To remove the outer covering or skin of something with a cutting device, typically a knife

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