How to pronounce railgun
Say it like RAYL-gun. Railgun has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAYL).
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- RAYL
- gun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Railgun pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- gunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of railgun
American and British speakers say railgun in essentially the same way: /ˈreɪlɡʌn/ in the US and /ˈreɪlɡʌn/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAYL-gun.
What does railgun mean?
- An electromagnetic gun that uses a large electrical current to propel a projectile down a track of two parallel conductive rails.
- A railway gun.
- A benchrest rifle.
Questions about saying railgun
How do you pronounce railgun?
Say RAYL-gun. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪlɡʌn/. In British English it is /ˈreɪlɡʌn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in railgun?
Railgun has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAYL). Broken into parts: RAYL · gun.
Do Americans and Brits say railgun the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈreɪlɡʌn/ and the British form is /ˈreɪlɡʌn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.