How to pronounce spiketail
Say it like SPYKE-tayl. Spiketail has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPYKE).
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- SPYKE
- tayl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spiketail pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPYKESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- taylKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of spiketail
American and British speakers say spiketail in essentially the same way: /ˈspaɪkteɪl/ in the US and /ˈspaɪkteɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPYKE-tayl.
What does spiketail mean?
- Any member of the species of the family Cordulegastridae dragonfly.
- Any member of any species of genus Stachyurus of deciduous shrubs or small trees, native to the Himalayas and eastern Asia.
Where does spiketail come from?
From spike + tail.
Questions about saying spiketail
How do you pronounce spiketail?
Say SPYKE-tayl. The American pronunciation is /ˈspaɪkteɪl/. In British English it is /ˈspaɪkteɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spiketail?
Spiketail has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPYKE). Broken into parts: SPYKE · tayl.
Do Americans and Brits say spiketail the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspaɪkteɪl/ and the British form is /ˈspaɪkteɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.