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