How to pronounce tales
Say it like TAYLZ. Tales is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TAYLZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tales pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAYLZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of tales
American and British speakers say tales in essentially the same way: /teɪlz/ in the US and /teɪlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAYLZ.
What does tales mean?
- plural of tale How to pronounce tale
- A person available to fill vacancies in a jury.
- A book or register of people available to fill jury vacancies.
- A writ to summon people to court to fill vacancies in a jury.
- Alternative form of tallit (“Jewish prayer shawl”).
Words that rhyme with tales
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tales.
Words that sound like tales
Questions about saying tales
How do you pronounce tales?
Say TAYLZ. The American pronunciation is /teɪlz/. In British English it is /teɪlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tales?
Tales is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TAYLZ.
Do Americans and Brits say tales the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /teɪlz/ and the British form is /teɪlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as tales?
Tales sounds the same as tails in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.