How to pronounce derailing
Say it like dih-RAY-ling. Derailing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY).
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- dih
- RAY
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Derailing 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.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of derailing
American and British speakers say derailing in essentially the same way: /dɪˈreɪlɪŋ/ in the US and /dɪˈreɪlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-RAY-ling.
What does derailing mean?
- present participle and gerund of derail How to pronounce derail
- The act by which something is derailed.
Words that rhyme with derailing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of derailing.
Questions about saying derailing
How do you pronounce derailing?
Say dih-RAY-ling. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈreɪlɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈreɪlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in derailing?
Derailing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY). Broken into parts: dih · RAY · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say derailing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈreɪlɪŋ/ and the British form is /dɪˈreɪlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.