How to pronounce tailor
Say it like TAY-ler. Tailor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY).
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- TAY
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tailor 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.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tailor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAY-luh.
What does tailor mean?
- adjust to a specific need or market“a magazine oriented towards young people”“tailor your needs to your surroundings”
- style and tailor in a certain fashion“cut a dress”
- create (clothes) with cloth“Can the seamstress sew me a suit by next week?”
- a person whose occupation is making and altering garments
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with tailor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tailor.
Questions about saying tailor
How do you pronounce tailor?
Say TAY-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈteɪlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈteɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tailor?
Tailor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY). Broken into parts: TAY · ler.
Is tailor 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 /ˈteɪlə/ (TAY-luh).