How to pronounce derailer
Say it like duh-RAY-ler. Derailer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY).
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- duh
- RAY
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Derailer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of derailer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-RAY-luh.
What does derailer mean?
- One who, or that which, derails.
- Synonym of derail: A device placed on railway tracks in order to cause a train to derail.
- Alternative spelling of derailleur.
Where does derailer come from?
From derail + -er. Sense 2 is an Anglicization of French dérailleur.
Questions about saying derailer
How do you pronounce derailer?
Say duh-RAY-ler. The American pronunciation is /dəˈreɪlər/. In British English it is /dɪˈreɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in derailer?
Derailer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY). Broken into parts: duh · RAY · ler.
Is derailer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dɪˈreɪlə/ (dih-RAY-luh).