English pronunciation · Words Starting with T
Tail Pronunciation
Tail is pronounced TAYL, IPA /ˈteɪl/.
TAYL
US /ˈteɪl/ · UK /ˈteɪl/
Syllables: TAYL (1 syllable)
noun: The part that sticks out at the back of an animal.
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Tail in a Sentence
- The dog wagged its tail at the gate.
- A long tail of smoke followed the plane.
- She waited at the tail of the queue.
Common Mispronunciations of Tail
Not TIL
An ai pair gives the ay of day, so this rhymes with sail.
Not TAY-uhl
The ay and the l share one beat, so do not let an uh grow between them.
Tip: Tail and tale are said identically.
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