How many syllables in derailed?
Syllables in derailed
2
de·railed
Derailed has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say derailed
| Pronunciation | /dɪˈɹeɪld/ 2 syllables, de-RAILED · da-DUM |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say derailed slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, railed. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with derailed
- failed
- detailed
- nailed
- unveiled
- sailed
- jailed
- scaled
- emailed
- mailed
- hailed
- prevailed
- tailed
- bailed
- veiled
- trailed
- inhaled
Questions
- How many syllables are in derailed?
- Derailed has two syllables.
- How do you divide derailed into syllables?
- Derailed divides as de-railed.
- Which syllable is stressed in derailed?
- The second syllable (de-RAILED).