How to pronounce broadtail
Say it like BRAWD-tayl. Broadtail has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAWD).
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- BRAWD
- tayl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Broadtail pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRAWDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- taylKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of broadtail
American and British speakers say broadtail in essentially the same way: /ˈbrɔdteɪl/ in the US and /ˈbrɔːdteɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAWD-tayl.
What does broadtail mean?
- The hide or fur of a Persian lamb, formerly used in clothing etc.
- Any of various parrots in the genus Platycercus.
Where does broadtail come from?
From broad + tail.
Questions about saying broadtail
How do you pronounce broadtail?
Say BRAWD-tayl. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɔdteɪl/. In British English it is /ˈbrɔːdteɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in broadtail?
Broadtail has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAWD). Broken into parts: BRAWD · tayl.
Do Americans and Brits say broadtail the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbrɔdteɪl/ and the British form is /ˈbrɔːdteɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.