What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
fileting
Example
I'm fileting the salmon for dinner tonight. [fileting: present participle]
Example
She's an expert at fileting chicken breasts. [fileting: gerund]
filleting
Example
He's filleting the trout for our meal. [filleting: present participle]
Example
The chef is known for his precise filleting skills. [filleting: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Filleting is more commonly used than fileting in both British and American English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between fileting and filleting?
Filleting may be considered more formal or technical than fileting, although both words can be used in a variety of contexts.
