How to pronounce tailbone
Say it like TAYL-bohn. Tailbone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAYL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈteɪlˌboʊn/TAYL-bohn
UK British/ˈteɪlˌbəʊn/TAYL-bohn
- TAYL
- bohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tailbone 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.
- bohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of tailbone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TAYL-bohn.
What does tailbone mean?
noun
- The final fused vertebrae at the base of the spine; the coccyx.
Where does tailbone come from?
From tail + bone.
Questions about saying tailbone
How do you pronounce tailbone?
Say TAYL-bohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈteɪlˌboʊn/. In British English it is /ˈteɪlˌbəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tailbone?
Tailbone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAYL). Broken into parts: TAYL · bohn.
Is tailbone 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 /ˈteɪlˌbəʊn/ (TAYL-bohn).