The word "parcelings" is spelled as /ˈpɑːrs(ə)lɪŋz/. It is formed from the verb "parcel" which means to divide and distribute something into smaller parts. To form the noun, the suffix "-ing" is added to the verb, to indicate a continuous action. Then, the suffix "-s" is added to form the plural. Therefore, "parcelings" refers to the act of dividing and distributing something continuously into smaller parts, in plural form.