How to pronounce ponytail
Say it like POH-nee-tayl. Ponytail has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
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- POH
- nee
- tayl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ponytail pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- taylGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ponytail
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POH-nee-tayl.
What does ponytail mean?
- A hairstyle where the hair is pulled back and tied into a single "tail" which hangs down behind the head.
- To form (the hair) into a ponytail.
Where does ponytail come from?
From pony + tail.
Questions about saying ponytail
How do you pronounce ponytail?
Say POH-nee-tayl. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊniˌteɪl/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊniˌteɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ponytail?
Ponytail has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · nee · tayl.
Is ponytail pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈpəʊniˌteɪl/ (POH-nee-tayl).