How to pronounce derails
Say it like dih-RAYLZ. Derails has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAYLZ).
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- dih
- RAYLZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Derails 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.
- RAYLZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of derails
American and British speakers say derails in essentially the same way: /dɪˈreɪlz/ in the US and /dɪˈreɪlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-RAYLZ.
What does derails mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of derail How to pronounce derail
Words that rhyme with derails
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of derails.
Questions about saying derails
How do you pronounce derails?
Say dih-RAYLZ. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈreɪlz/. In British English it is /dɪˈreɪlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in derails?
Derails has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAYLZ). Broken into parts: dih · RAYLZ.
Do Americans and Brits say derails the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈreɪlz/ and the British form is /dɪˈreɪlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.