How to Pronounce Piling

To pronounce "piling", say PIL-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /[ˈpʰaɪ̯ɫlɪŋ]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/[ˈpʰaɪ̯ɫlɪŋ]/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “piling”

"piling" has 2 syllables: pil-ing. It rhymes with beguiling and smiling, if that helps it stick.

What does piling mean?

verb

  1. (often used with the preposition "up") To lay or throw into a pile or heap; to heap up; to collect into a mass; to accumulate

    “They were piling up wood on the wheelbarrow.”

  2. To cover with heaps; or in great abundance; to fill or overfill; to load.

    “We piled the camel with our loads.”

verb

  1. To drive piles into; to fill with piles; to strengthen with piles.

verb

  1. To give a pile to; to make shaggy.

Synonyms

heappile up

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Words that rhyme with piling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

beguilingsmilingstockpilingprofilingtilingcompilingreconcilingunsmilingrilingwilingfilingstyling

Related words

stiltspilepanelpillarsheetstokingstackingaccumulate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "piling"?▾

"Piling" has 2 syllables: pil · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "piling"?▾

The IPA transcription of "piling" is /[ˈpʰaɪ̯ɫlɪŋ]/.

What does "piling" mean?▾

Piling: (often used with the preposition "up") To lay or throw into a pile or heap; to heap up; to collect into a mass; to accumulate

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