How to pronounce tailpiece
Say it like TAYL-pees. Tailpiece has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAYL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce tailpiece. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- TAYL
- pees
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tailpiece 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.
- peesGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tailpiece
American and British speakers say tailpiece in essentially the same way: /ˈteɪlˌpis/ in the US and /ˈteɪlˌpiːs/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAYL-pees.
What does tailpiece mean?
- An appendage or appendix.
- An element, often triangular, to which the strings of a violin, guitar, etc. are attached at the lower end of an instrument.
- A short joist between a header and a wall.
Where does tailpiece come from?
From tail + piece.
Questions about saying tailpiece
How do you pronounce tailpiece?
Say TAYL-pees. The American pronunciation is /ˈteɪlˌpis/. In British English it is /ˈteɪlˌpiːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tailpiece?
Tailpiece has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAYL). Broken into parts: TAYL · pees.
Do Americans and Brits say tailpiece the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈteɪlˌpis/ and the British form is /ˈteɪlˌpiːs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.