How to pronounce tailgater
Say it like TAYL-gay-ter. Tailgater has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAYL).
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- TAYL
- gay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tailgater 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.
- gayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tailgater
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TAYL-gay-tuh.
What does tailgater mean?
- One who tailgates (drives very close to the person ahead).
- One who participates in a tailgate party.
Where does tailgater come from?
From tailgate + -er.
Questions about saying tailgater
How do you pronounce tailgater?
Say TAYL-gay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈteɪlˌɡeɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈteɪlˌɡeɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tailgater?
Tailgater has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAYL). Broken into parts: TAYL · gay · ter.
Is tailgater pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈteɪlˌɡeɪtə/ (TAYL-gay-tuh).