How to pronounce tailhook
Say it like TAYL-huuk. Tailhook has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAYL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈteɪlˌhʊk/TAYL-huuk
UK British/ˈteɪlˌhʊk/TAYL-huuk
- TAYL
- huuk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tailhook 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.
- huukGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of tailhook
American and British speakers say tailhook in essentially the same way: /ˈteɪlˌhʊk/ in the US and /ˈteɪlˌhʊk/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAYL-huuk.
What does tailhook mean?
noun
- A device attached to the empennage of some military fixed-wing aircraft, used to achieve rapid deceleration during landings by catching the arresting gear of a runway or aircraft carrier.
Where does tailhook come from?
From tail + hook.
Questions about saying tailhook
How do you pronounce tailhook?
Say TAYL-huuk. The American pronunciation is /ˈteɪlˌhʊk/. In British English it is /ˈteɪlˌhʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tailhook?
Tailhook has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAYL). Broken into parts: TAYL · huuk.
Do Americans and Brits say tailhook the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈteɪlˌhʊk/ and the British form is /ˈteɪlˌhʊk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.