How to pronounce bobtail
Say it like BAHB-tayl. Bobtail has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAHB).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈbɑbteɪl/BAHB-tayl
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- BAHB
- tayl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bobtail pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- taylKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does bobtail mean?
noun
- A short, or deliberately shortened tail.
- An animal that has a bobtail, such as certain canines or nags.
- A tractor which performs without its trailer.
- To drive a tractor without its trailer.
- To drive a truck or other vehicle without its trailer.
Where does bobtail come from?
From bob + tail.
Questions about saying bobtail
How do you pronounce bobtail?
Say BAHB-tayl. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑbteɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bobtail?
Bobtail has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAHB). Broken into parts: BAHB · tayl.