How to Pronounce "derailment"
word
dɪˈɹeɪɫmənt
di-RAYL-muhnt
dɪɹˈeɪlmənt
di-RAYL-muhnt
Definition
A derailment is when a train comes off its tracks. It can also mean a plan or process goes badly off course or fails suddenly.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈɹeɪɫmənt
British English
dɪɹˈeɪlmənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-RAYL-muhnt
UK
di-RAYL-muhnt
Listen in Context
The train's derailment caused delays for many passengers.
No one was injured in the derailment.
The derailment was investigated by police.
After the financial crisis, the company suffered a major derailment in its plans.