How to pronounce railing
Say it like RAY-ling. Railing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY).
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- RAY
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Railing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of railing
American and British speakers say railing in essentially the same way: /ˈreɪlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈreɪlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAY-ling.
What does railing mean?
- That rails; engaged in or given to violent complaining.
- Filled with invective and violent complaints
- Blowing violently.
- A fence or barrier consisting of one or more horizontal rails and vertical supports.“During the war, everyone's railings were taken away to make bombers.”
- present participle and gerund of rail How to pronounce rail
Where does railing come from?
By surface analysis, rail + -ing.
Words that rhyme with railing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of railing.
Questions about saying railing
How do you pronounce railing?
Say RAY-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈreɪlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in railing?
Railing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY). Broken into parts: RAY · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say railing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈreɪlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈreɪlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.