How to pronounce whiptail
Say it like HWIP-tay-ul. Whiptail has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HWIP).
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- HWIP
- tay
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whiptail pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HWIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of whiptail
American and British speakers say whiptail in essentially the same way: /ˈhwɪpteɪəl/ in the US and /ˈhwɪpteɪəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: HWIP-tay-ul.
What does whiptail mean?
- Any of many New World lizards, of the family Teiidae, that have long, slender tails.
- A fish, blue grenadier (Macruronus novaezelandiae).
- A leaf-distorting disorder in the cauliflower, caused by molybdenum deficiency.
Where does whiptail come from?
From whip + tail.
Questions about saying whiptail
How do you pronounce whiptail?
Say HWIP-tay-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈhwɪpteɪəl/. In British English it is /ˈhwɪpteɪəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whiptail?
Whiptail has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HWIP). Broken into parts: HWIP · tay · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say whiptail the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhwɪpteɪəl/ and the British form is /ˈhwɪpteɪəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.