How to pronounce tailing
Say it like TAY-ling. Tailing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY).
- TAY
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tailing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tailing
American and British speakers say tailing in essentially the same way: /ˈteɪlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈteɪlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAY-ling.
What does tailing mean?
- present participle and gerund of tail How to pronounce tail
- The act of following someone.
- The part of a projecting stone or brick inserted in a wall.
- A prolongation of current in a telegraph line, due to capacity in the line and causing signals to run together.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with tailing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tailing.
Questions about saying tailing
How do you pronounce tailing?
Say TAY-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈteɪlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈteɪlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tailing?
Tailing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY). Broken into parts: TAY · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say tailing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈteɪlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈteɪlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.