How to Pronounce Pearling

To pronounce "pearling", say PEARL-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

8

Letters

PEARL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “pearling”

"pearling" has 2 syllables: pearl-ing. It rhymes with whirling and swirling, if that helps it stick.

What does pearling mean?

verb

  1. (sometimes figurative) To set or adorn with pearls, or with mother-of-pearl.
  2. To cause to resemble pearls in shape; to make into small round grains.

    “to pearl barley”

noun

  1. The process by which grain is pearled.

Words that rhyme with pearling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

whirlingswirlingpurlingsterlinghurlingtwirlingyearlingsperlingspurlingunfurlingmerlingberling

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pearling"?▾

"Pearling" has 2 syllables: pearl · ing.

What does "pearling" mean?▾

Pearling: (sometimes figurative) To set or adorn with pearls, or with mother-of-pearl.

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