How to pronounce jailer
Say it like JAY-ler. Jailer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAY).
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- JAY
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jailer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of jailer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JAY-luh.
What does jailer mean?
- One who enforces confinement in a jail or prison.
Where does jailer come from?
Inherited from Middle English gayoler, gayler, jayler, from Old French jaiolier, gaiolier, from jaiole.
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Questions about saying jailer
How do you pronounce jailer?
Say JAY-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒeɪlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒeɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jailer?
Jailer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAY). Broken into parts: JAY · ler.
Is jailer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdʒeɪlə/ (JAY-luh).