How to pronounce tailored
Say it like TAY-lerd. Tailored has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY).
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US American/ˈteɪlɚd/TAY-lerd
UK British/ˈteɪləd/TAY-lud
- TAY
- lerd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tailored 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.
- lerdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tailored
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAY-lud.
What does tailored mean?
adjective
- severely simple in line or design“a neat tailored suit”“tailored curtains”
- (of clothing) custom-made
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Questions about saying tailored
How do you pronounce tailored?
Say TAY-lerd. The American pronunciation is /ˈteɪlɚd/. In British English it is /ˈteɪləd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tailored?
Tailored has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY). Broken into parts: TAY · lerd.
Is tailored 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 /ˈteɪləd/ (TAY-lud).