How to pronounce horsetails
Say it like HORS-taylz. Horsetails has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HORS).
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- HORS
- taylz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Horsetails pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HORSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- taylzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of horsetails
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAWS-taylz.
What does horsetails mean?
- plural of horsetail How to pronounce horsetail
Questions about saying horsetails
How do you pronounce horsetails?
Say HORS-taylz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔrsˌteɪlz/. In British English it is /ˈhɔːsˌteɪlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in horsetails?
Horsetails has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HORS). Broken into parts: HORS · taylz.
Is horsetails pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈhɔːsˌteɪlz/ (HAWS-taylz).