How to pronounce tael
Say it like TAYL. Tael is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TAYL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tael pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of tael
American and British speakers say tael in essentially the same way: /teɪl/ in the US and /teɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAYL.
What does tael mean?
- Any of several units of measure used in China and elsewhere in eastern Asia, approximately 40 grams, and metricated in Mainland China as exactly 50 grams.
- Any of several monetary units equal to the equivalent weight in silver.
- Leung, a traditional unit of weight, in modern usage legally defined as 1/16 of a catty or kan (斤) or 0.0377993638 kilograms
Where does tael come from?
From Portuguese tael, from Malay tahil.
Words that rhyme with tael
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tael.
Words that sound like tael
Questions about saying tael
How do you pronounce tael?
Say TAYL. The American pronunciation is /teɪl/. In British English it is /teɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tael?
Tael is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TAYL.
Do Americans and Brits say tael the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /teɪl/ and the British form is /teɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as tael?
Tael sounds the same as tail, tale in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.