How to pronounce tailpipe
Say it like TAYL-pype. Tailpipe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAYL).
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- TAYL
- pype
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tailpipe 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.
- pypeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of tailpipe
American and British speakers say tailpipe in essentially the same way: /ˈteɪlˌpaɪp/ in the US and /ˈteɪlˌpaɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAYL-pype.
What does tailpipe mean?
- An exhaust pipe exhausting to the aft of the vehicle.“This car doesn't have a tailpipe because it has sidepipes instead.”
- An exhaust pipe (on a vehicle) (in any configuration).“Today's cars emit less NoX at the tailpipe than their 20th-century predecessors did.”
- To fasten an object to the tail of (an animal) as a prank.
Where does tailpipe come from?
From tail + pipe.
Questions about saying tailpipe
How do you pronounce tailpipe?
Say TAYL-pype. The American pronunciation is /ˈteɪlˌpaɪp/. In British English it is /ˈteɪlˌpaɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tailpipe?
Tailpipe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAYL). Broken into parts: TAYL · pype.
Do Americans and Brits say tailpipe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈteɪlˌpaɪp/ and the British form is /ˈteɪlˌpaɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.