How to pronounce foxtail
Say it like FAHK-stayl. Foxtail has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAHK).
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- FAHK
- stayl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foxtail pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- staylGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of foxtail
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FOK-stayl.
What does foxtail mean?
- A tail of a fox.
- A dry spikelet or spikelet seed and flower cluster of some grasses.
- A cluster of buds on a cannabis plant.
Where does foxtail come from?
From Middle English fox-tail.
Questions about saying foxtail
How do you pronounce foxtail?
Say FAHK-stayl. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑkˌsteɪl/. In British English it is /ˈfɒkˌsteɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foxtail?
Foxtail has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAHK). Broken into parts: FAHK · stayl.
Is foxtail pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈfɒkˌsteɪl/ (FOK-stayl).