How to pronounce cantrail
Say it like kan-TRAYL. Cantrail has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAYL).
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US American/kænˈtreɪl/kan-TRAYL
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- kan
- TRAYL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cantrail pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kanKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TRAYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does cantrail mean?
noun
- A length of metal (earlier timber) supporting the outer edge of the roof of a railway carriage; also found on locomotives, buses and coaches.
Where does cantrail come from?
From cant + rail.
Words that rhyme with cantrail
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Questions about saying cantrail
How do you pronounce cantrail?
Say kan-TRAYL. The American pronunciation is /kænˈtreɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cantrail?
Cantrail has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAYL). Broken into parts: kan · TRAYL.