How to pronounce wails
Say it like WAYLZ. Wails is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WAYLZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wails pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAYLZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of wails
American and British speakers say wails in essentially the same way: /weɪlz/ in the US and /weɪlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAYLZ.
What does wails mean?
- plural of wail How to pronounce wail
- third-person singular simple present indicative of wail How to pronounce wail
Words that rhyme with wails
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wails.
Questions about saying wails
How do you pronounce wails?
Say WAYLZ. The American pronunciation is /weɪlz/. In British English it is /weɪlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wails?
Wails is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WAYLZ.
Do Americans and Brits say wails the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /weɪlz/ and the British form is /weɪlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.