How to Pronounce "piling"
word
/ˈpaɪɫɪŋ/
PY-ling
/pˈaɪlɪŋ/
PY-ling
Definition
'Piling' is the process of driving long, strong posts (called piles) into the ground to support heavy structures, especially in construction. It can also mean stacking things in a large heap.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpaɪɫɪŋ/
British English
/pˈaɪlɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
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Listen in Context
The workers are installing piling for the new bridge.
They are piling boxes in the storage room.
Piling is important to make tall buildings safe.
After the storm, debris started piling up everywhere.