How to pronounce derailments
Say it like dih-RAYL-munts. Derailments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAYL).
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- dih
- RAYL
- munts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Derailments 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.
- RAYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- muntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of derailments
American and British speakers say derailments in essentially the same way: /dɪˈreɪlmənts/ in the US and /dɪˈreɪlmənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-RAYL-munts.
What does derailments mean?
- plural of derailment How to pronounce derailment
Questions about saying derailments
How do you pronounce derailments?
Say dih-RAYL-munts. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈreɪlmənts/. In British English it is /dɪˈreɪlmənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in derailments?
Derailments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAYL). Broken into parts: dih · RAYL · munts.
Do Americans and Brits say derailments the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈreɪlmənts/ and the British form is /dɪˈreɪlmənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.