How to pronounce tailwalk
Say it like TAYL-wawk. Tailwalk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAYL).
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- TAYL
- wawk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tailwalk 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.
- wawkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of tailwalk
American and British speakers say tailwalk in essentially the same way: /ˈteɪlˌwɔk/ in the US and /ˈteɪlˌwɔːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAYL-wawk.
What does tailwalk mean?
- A trick performed by a sea creature, typically a dolphin.
- To perform a tailwalk
Questions about saying tailwalk
How do you pronounce tailwalk?
Say TAYL-wawk. The American pronunciation is /ˈteɪlˌwɔk/. In British English it is /ˈteɪlˌwɔːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tailwalk?
Tailwalk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAYL). Broken into parts: TAYL · wawk.
Do Americans and Brits say tailwalk the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈteɪlˌwɔk/ and the British form is /ˈteɪlˌwɔːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.