How to pronounce trailing
Say it like TRAY-ling. Trailing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAY).
- TRAY
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trailing 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.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of trailing
American and British speakers say trailing in essentially the same way: /ˈtreɪlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtreɪlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRAY-ling.
What does trailing mean?
- That converge in the direction of travel.
- That follows behind; especially, that is attached and pulled behind.“the trailing railcars”
- present participle and gerund of trail How to pronounce trail
- Fabric or other material that trails.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with trailing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trailing.
Questions about saying trailing
How do you pronounce trailing?
Say TRAY-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈtreɪlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtreɪlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trailing?
Trailing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAY). Broken into parts: TRAY · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say trailing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtreɪlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtreɪlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.