How to pronounce tailwind
Say it like TAYL-wind. Tailwind 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 tailwind. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- TAYL
- wind
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tailwind 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.
- windKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tailwind
American and British speakers say tailwind in essentially the same way: /ˈteɪlwɪnd/ in the US and /ˈteɪlwɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAYL-wind.
What does tailwind mean?
- A wind that blows in the same direction as the course taken by an aircraft, sailing ship, bird, etc.; a following wind.
- A force that accelerates progress.
- Of a wind, to blow on a windmill or wind turbine in such a way that wind pressure is exerted on the wrong side of the sail or turbine assembly.
Where does tailwind come from?
From tail + wind.
Questions about saying tailwind
How do you pronounce tailwind?
Say TAYL-wind. The American pronunciation is /ˈteɪlwɪnd/. In British English it is /ˈteɪlwɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tailwind?
Tailwind has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAYL). Broken into parts: TAYL · wind.
Do Americans and Brits say tailwind the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈteɪlwɪnd/ and the British form is /ˈteɪlwɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.