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Try LingUp Now!Start with the 'r' by vibrating your vocal cords and curling your tongue slightly upward.
Transition to 'ei' by saying a long A sound, similar to 'ay' in 'day'.
End with a light L sound by touching your tongue to the roof of your mouth.
rael (ray-uhl)
rell (rehl)
reyl (rayl)
Start with the 'r' sound, similar to the American pronunciation but not as strong.
Move to the 'ei' as in the word 'day'.
Finish with a clear L sound, articulate but not too strong.
rael (ray-uhl)
rell (rehl)
reyl (rayl)
The 'r' sound needs the tongue curled slightly without touching the roof of the mouth.
The vowel sounds are similar. Practice the 'ei' in 'rail' clearly.
No, it should be pronounced softly at the end of the word.
A bar or series of bars, typically fixed on upright supports, serving as a barrier or guard.
/ˈreɪlweɪ/
A track made of steel rails along which trains travel.
/ˈreɪlroʊd/
A track or set of tracks made of steel rails for trains.
/ˈreɪlɪŋ/
A fence or barrier made of rails.
The final sound differs; 'rail' vs. the two-syllable 'railway'.
The stress placement; 'rail' has one syllable while 'railroad' has two.
Addition of '-ing'; 'rail' is a basic form unlike 'railing'.
Ensure the vowel sound is clear and consistent to avoid confusion with similar words.
Keep the tongue relaxed while forming the 'r' sound to maintain correct pronunciation.
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