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How to pronounce “ceiling

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Pronunciation guide for ceiling

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of ceiling with real speech in context.
Available examples
8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Smashing the Glass Ceilingwe're talking about smashing the glass ceiling.
Definition summary
The overhead closure of a room.

Example 1 of 8

How to pronounce ceiling

Smashing the Glass Ceiling

we're talking about smashing the glass ceiling.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “ceiling

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • The overhead closure of a room.
  • The upper limit of an object or action.
  • (aviation) The highest altitude at which an aircraft can safely maintain flight.
  • (meteorology) The measurement of visible distance from ground or sea level to an overcast cloud cover; under a clear sky, the ceiling measurement is identified as "unlimited."
  • (mathematics) The smallest integer greater than or equal to a given number.
  • (nautical) The inner planking of a vessel.
  • (finance) The maximum permitted level in a financial transaction.
  • (architecture) The overhead interior surface that covers the upper limits of a room.
  • [Verb]
  • present participle and gerund of ceil

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