How to pronounce derailed
Say it like dih-RAYLD. Derailed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAYLD).
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- dih
- RAYLD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Derailed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- RAYLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of derailed
American and British speakers say derailed in essentially the same way: /dɪˈreɪld/ in the US and /dɪˈreɪld/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-RAYLD.
What does derailed mean?
- simple past and past participle of derail How to pronounce derail
Words that rhyme with derailed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of derailed.
Questions about saying derailed
How do you pronounce derailed?
Say dih-RAYLD. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈreɪld/. In British English it is /dɪˈreɪld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in derailed?
Derailed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAYLD). Broken into parts: dih · RAYLD.
Do Americans and Brits say derailed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈreɪld/ and the British form is /dɪˈreɪld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.