How many syllables in "derails"?

"derails" has 2 lettergrepen (de - rails).

How to divide "derails"?

"derails" divides into 2 parts: de · rails.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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2 Lettergrepen

"derails": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:de·rails

Hoofdklemtoon

de-RAILS(de · rails)○ ●

Stress in "derails" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈreɪlz⁄

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1/10

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IPAdɪˈreɪlz

Lettergrepende·rails

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7:42

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How many syllables in "derails"?: "derails" has 2 lettergrepen (de - rails).
How to divide "derails"?: "derails" divides into 2 parts: de · rails.
Where is the stress in "derails"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "derails"?: Say each syllable slowly (de... rails) and listen on SayItVid.