How to Pronounce Peeling

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpiːlɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “peeling”

"peeling" has 2 syllables: peel-ing. It rhymes with appealing and feeling, if that helps it stick.

What does peeling mean?

verb

  1. To remove the skin or outer covering of.

    “I sat by my sister's bed, peeling oranges for her.”

  2. To remove something from the outer or top layer of.

    “I peeled (the skin from) a banana and ate it hungrily.”

verb

  1. To play a peel shot.

verb

  1. To send through a hoop (of a ball other than one's own).

Synonyms

disrobestripskin

Words that rhyme with peeling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

appealingfeelingunfeelingfreewheelinghealingrevealingconcealingreelinghelingunappealingshielingrepealing

Related words

damagedskinhairfurpelagesheddinglayercoat

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "peeling"?▾

"Peeling" has 2 syllables: peel · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "peeling"?▾

The IPA transcription of "peeling" is /ˈpiːlɪŋ/.

What does "peeling" mean?▾

Peeling: To remove the skin or outer covering of.

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