How to pronounce treenail
Say it like TREE-nayl. Treenail has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TREE).
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- TREE
- nayl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Treenail pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- naylGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of treenail
American and British speakers say treenail in essentially the same way: /ˈtriˌneɪl/ in the US and /ˈtriːˌneɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TREE-nayl.
What does treenail mean?
- A wooden peg or pin used as a fastener.
Where does treenail come from?
Inherited from Middle English trenayl; equivalent to tree + nail.
Questions about saying treenail
How do you pronounce treenail?
Say TREE-nayl. The American pronunciation is /ˈtriˌneɪl/. In British English it is /ˈtriːˌneɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in treenail?
Treenail has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TREE). Broken into parts: TREE · nayl.
Do Americans and Brits say treenail the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtriˌneɪl/ and the British form is /ˈtriːˌneɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.