How to Pronounce “rail

word

/ˈɹeɪɫ/
rayl
/ɹˈeɪl/
rayl

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈɹeɪɫ/

British English

/ɹˈeɪl/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

rayl

UK

rayl

Listen in Context

She held onto the rail as she climbed the stairs.

The train runs on a rail.

Make sure the hand rail is secure before using the stairs.

He lost his balance and grabbed the rail just in time.