How to Pronounce "shelling"
word
/ˈʃɛɫɪŋ/
SHEL-ing
/ʃˈɛlɪŋ/
SHEL-ing
Definition
The act of firing explosive shells (as in warfare) or removing the shell or outer covering from something (like nuts or seeds).
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈʃɛɫɪŋ/
British English
/ʃˈɛlɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHEL-ing
UK
SHEL-ing
Listen in Context
The shelling destroyed many buildings.
We spent the afternoon shelling peanuts.
The town was under heavy shelling last night.
After hours of shelling, the troops finally moved in.