To pronounce "derailments", say DER-ailm-ents — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
derailments
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DER-ailm-ents
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"derailments" has 3 syllables: der-ailm-ents. It rhymes with ailments and bailments, if that helps it stick.
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"Derailments" has 3 syllables: der · ailm · ents.
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