How to Pronounce Railings

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

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Syllables

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Letters

RAIL-ings

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💡 Tip for remembering “railings”

"railings" has 2 syllables: rail-ings. It rhymes with failings and tailings, if that helps it stick.

What does railings mean?

noun

  1. A fence or barrier consisting of one or more horizontal rails and vertical supports.

    “During the war, everyone's railings were taken away to make bombers.”

noun

  1. Railing (a horizontal rail with vertical supports)

Words that rhyme with railings

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

failingstailingsmailingsgraylings

Related words

barsracksfencesguardrailshandrailsmanifoldspensramps

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "railings"?▾

"Railings" has 2 syllables: rail · ings.

What does "railings" mean?▾

Railings: A fence or barrier consisting of one or more horizontal rails and vertical supports.

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