How to pronounce dovetailed
Say it like DUHV-tayld. Dovetailed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHV).
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- DUHV
- tayld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dovetailed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tayldGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of dovetailed
American and British speakers say dovetailed in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌvˌteɪld/ in the US and /ˈdʌvˌteɪld/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHV-tayld.
What does dovetailed mean?
- Having a dovetail joint.
- Involving a wavy line in the form of triangles, resembling a dovetail.
- simple past and past participle of dovetail How to pronounce dovetail
Questions about saying dovetailed
How do you pronounce dovetailed?
Say DUHV-tayld. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌvˌteɪld/. In British English it is /ˈdʌvˌteɪld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dovetailed?
Dovetailed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHV). Broken into parts: DUHV · tayld.
Do Americans and Brits say dovetailed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌvˌteɪld/ and the British form is /ˈdʌvˌteɪld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.