How to pronounce tailbud
Say it like TAYL-bud. Tailbud has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAYL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈteɪlbʌd/TAYL-bud
UK British/ˈteɪlbʌd/TAYL-bud
- TAYL
- bud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tailbud 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.
- budKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of tailbud
American and British speakers say tailbud in essentially the same way: /ˈteɪlbʌd/ in the US and /ˈteɪlbʌd/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAYL-bud.
What does tailbud mean?
noun
- The proliferating mass of cells found at the caudal end of an embryo.
Where does tailbud come from?
From tail + bud.
Questions about saying tailbud
How do you pronounce tailbud?
Say TAYL-bud. The American pronunciation is /ˈteɪlbʌd/. In British English it is /ˈteɪlbʌd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tailbud?
Tailbud has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAYL). Broken into parts: TAYL · bud.
Do Americans and Brits say tailbud the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈteɪlbʌd/ and the British form is /ˈteɪlbʌd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.