How to Pronounce Contrail

To pronounce "contrail", say CONTR-ail — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

CONTR-ail

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💡 Tip for remembering “contrail”

"contrail" has 2 syllables: contr-ail.

What does contrail mean?

noun

  1. An artificial cloud made by the exhaust of jet aircraft or wingtip vortices that precipitate a stream of tiny ice crystals in moist, frigid upper air.

Synonyms

condensation trailvapor trailvapour trail

Related words

distrailrackcloudrime

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "contrail"?▾

"Contrail" has 2 syllables: contr · ail.

What does "contrail" mean?▾

Contrail: An artificial cloud made by the exhaust of jet aircraft or wingtip vortices that precipitate a stream of tiny ice crystals in moist, frigid upper air.

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