How to Pronounce Derailing

To pronounce "derailing", say DER-ail-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

DER-ail-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “derailing”

"derailing" has 3 syllables: der-ail-ing. It rhymes with prevailing and wailing, if that helps it stick.

What does derailing mean?

verb

  1. To cause to come off the tracks.

    “The train was destroyed when it was derailed by the penny.”

  2. To come off the tracks.

noun

  1. The act by which something is derailed.

Synonyms

unrail

Words that rhyme with derailing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

prevailingwailingunveilingtrailingunavailingflailingtailingrailingsailingveilingimpalingscaling

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "derailing"?▾

"Derailing" has 3 syllables: der · ail · ing.

What does "derailing" mean?▾

Derailing: To cause to come off the tracks.

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