How to pronounce engrail
Say it like ing-GRAYL. Engrail has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRAYL).
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- ing
- GRAYL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Engrail pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GRAYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of engrail
American and British speakers say engrail in essentially the same way: /ɪŋˈɡreɪl/ in the US and /ɪŋˈɡreɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ing-GRAYL.
What does engrail mean?
- To make rough.
- To form an edging or border; to run in curved or indented lines.
- To variegate or spot, as with hail.
Where does engrail come from?
From en- + grail.
Words that rhyme with engrail
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of engrail.
Questions about saying engrail
How do you pronounce engrail?
Say ing-GRAYL. The American pronunciation is /ɪŋˈɡreɪl/. In British English it is /ɪŋˈɡreɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in engrail?
Engrail has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRAYL). Broken into parts: ing · GRAYL.
Do Americans and Brits say engrail the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪŋˈɡreɪl/ and the British form is /ɪŋˈɡreɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.