How to pronounce trailer
Say it like TRAY-ler. Trailer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAY).
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- TRAY
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trailer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRAYSay 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 trailer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TRAY-luh.
What does trailer mean?
- someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind
- an advertisement consisting of short scenes from a motion picture that will appear in the near future
- a large transport conveyance designed to be pulled by a truck or tractor
Where does trailer come from?
From trail + -er. The film sense derives from the fact that previews were formerly shown after the main feature, rather than before as is usual today, that is trailing after the main feature.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with trailer
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Questions about saying trailer
How do you pronounce trailer?
Say TRAY-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈtreɪlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtreɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trailer?
Trailer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAY). Broken into parts: TRAY · ler.
Is trailer 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 /ˈtreɪlə/ (TRAY-luh).