How to pronounce jailers
Say it like JAY-lerz. Jailers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAY).
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US American/ˈdʒeɪlɚz/JAY-lerz
UK British/ˈdʒeɪləz/JAY-luz
- JAY
- lerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jailers 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.
- lerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of jailers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JAY-luz.
What does jailers mean?
noun
- plural of jailer How to pronounce jailer
Questions about saying jailers
How do you pronounce jailers?
Say JAY-lerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒeɪlɚz/. In British English it is /ˈdʒeɪləz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jailers?
Jailers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAY). Broken into parts: JAY · lerz.
Is jailers 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 /ˈdʒeɪləz/ (JAY-luz).