How to pronounce bluetail
Say it like BLOO-tayl. Bluetail has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOO).
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- BLOO
- tayl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bluetail pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- taylGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of bluetail
American and British speakers say bluetail in essentially the same way: /ˈbluˌteɪl/ in the US and /ˈbluːteɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLOO-tayl.
What does bluetail mean?
- Either of two species of passerine bird in the genus Tarsiger.
- Any of several species of damselfly in the genus Ischnura.
- An organism with a blue tail.
Where does bluetail come from?
From blue + tail.
Questions about saying bluetail
How do you pronounce bluetail?
Say BLOO-tayl. The American pronunciation is /ˈbluˌteɪl/. In British English it is /ˈbluːteɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bluetail?
Bluetail has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOO). Broken into parts: BLOO · tayl.
Do Americans and Brits say bluetail the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbluˌteɪl/ and the British form is /ˈbluːteɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.