How to pronounce kittentails
Say it like KIT-un-taylz. Kittentails has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIT).
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- KIT
- un
- taylz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kittentails pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- taylzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of kittentails
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KIT-un-taylz.
What does kittentails mean?
- A herbaceous perennial in the subgenus Synthyris within the genus Veronica
Where does kittentails come from?
Named for the flower spikes' supposed resemblance to the tail of a small cat.
Questions about saying kittentails
How do you pronounce kittentails?
Say KIT-un-taylz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪtənteɪlz/. In British English it is /ˈkɪtənteɪlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kittentails?
Kittentails has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIT). Broken into parts: KIT · un · taylz.
Is kittentails pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈkɪtənteɪlz/ (KIT-un-taylz).