To pronounce "wailment", say WAILM-ent — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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WAILM-ent
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"wailment" has 2 syllables: wailm-ent. It rhymes with ailment and derailment, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Wailment" has 2 syllables: wailm · ent.
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