How to pronounce ails
Say it like AYLZ. Ails is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- AYLZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ails pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYLZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ails
American and British speakers say ails in essentially the same way: /eɪlz/ in the US and /eɪlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AYLZ.
What does ails mean?
- plural of ail How to pronounce ail
- third-person singular simple present indicative of ail How to pronounce ail
Words that rhyme with ails
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ails.
Questions about saying ails
How do you pronounce ails?
Say AYLZ. The American pronunciation is /eɪlz/. In British English it is /eɪlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ails?
Ails is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: AYLZ.
Do Americans and Brits say ails the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /eɪlz/ and the British form is /eɪlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.