How to Pronounce Peels

To pronounce "peels", say PEELS — one syllable, IPA /piːlz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/piːlz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “peels”

"peels" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with ideals and reveals, if that helps it stick.

What does peels mean?

noun

  1. A small salmon; a grilse; a sewin.

noun

  1. (usually uncountable) The skin or outer layer of a fruit, vegetable, etc.
  2. The action of peeling away from a formation.

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.”

Synonyms

rindzestdisrobestripskin

Words that rhyme with peels

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

idealsrevealsheelsrealskeelsappealsfeelsstealsbealeswheelsmealsdeals

Related words

pareskinflakeglycolichidesparespeltsrinds

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "peels"?▾

"Peels" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "peels"?▾

The IPA transcription of "peels" is /piːlz/.

What does "peels" mean?▾

Peels: A small salmon; a grilse; a sewin.

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