How to pronounce railroaded
Say it like RAYL-roh-did. Railroaded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAYL).
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- RAYL
- roh
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Railroaded 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.
- rohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of railroaded
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: RAYL-roh-did.
What does railroaded mean?
- simple past and past participle of railroad How to pronounce railroad
Questions about saying railroaded
How do you pronounce railroaded?
Say RAYL-roh-did. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪlˌroʊdɪd/. In British English it is /ˈreɪlˌrəʊdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in railroaded?
Railroaded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAYL). Broken into parts: RAYL · roh · did.
Is railroaded pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈreɪlˌrəʊdɪd/ (RAYL-roh-did).