How to pronounce drail
Say it like DRAYL. Drail is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DRAYL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Drail pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DRAYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of drail
American and British speakers say drail in essentially the same way: /dreɪl/ in the US and /dreɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: DRAYL.
What does drail mean?
- A hook with a lead shank.
- The piece of lead around the shank of such a hook.
- The iron bow of a plow from which the traces draw.
Where does drail come from?
From Middle English *drailen (attested as drailed), a variant of Middle English trailen (“to hang loosely, drag along, drag away”), from a merger of Old French trailer, traillier (“to trail”) and Old English trǣġlian, trǣġelian (“to pluck, pull away”).
Words that rhyme with drail
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of drail.
Questions about saying drail
How do you pronounce drail?
Say DRAYL. The American pronunciation is /dreɪl/. In British English it is /dreɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in drail?
Drail is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DRAYL.
Do Americans and Brits say drail the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dreɪl/ and the British form is /dreɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.