How to Pronounce Piercing

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

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Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈpɪəsɪŋ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “piercing”

"piercing" has 2 syllables: pierc-ing.

What does piercing mean?

verb

  1. To puncture; to break through

    “The diver pierced the surface of the water with scarcely a splash.”

  2. To create a hole in the skin for the purpose of inserting jewelry

    “Can you believe he pierced his tongue?”

noun

  1. The action of the verb to pierce.
  2. A hole made in the body so that jewellery/jewelry can be worn through it.

    “ear piercing”

adjective

  1. Appearing to look deeply into; penetrating.

    “piercing eyes”

  2. Of temperature, extremely cold so that it penetrates through clothing and shelter.

Related words

sharpcuttingpenetratingstabbingpenetrativeknifelikehighhigh-pitched

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "piercing"?▾

"Piercing" has 2 syllables: pierc · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "piercing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "piercing" is /ˈpɪəsɪŋ/.

What does "piercing" mean?▾

Piercing: To puncture; to break through

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