How to pronounce whitetail
Say it like WYTE-tayl. Whitetail has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WYTE).
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- WYTE
- tayl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whitetail pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- taylGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of whitetail
American and British speakers say whitetail in essentially the same way: /ˈwaɪtˌteɪl/ in the US and /ˈwaɪtˌteɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: WYTE-tayl.
What does whitetail mean?
- A deer, Odocoileus virginianus, family Cervidae, perhaps the most popular game animal in North America.
- Any of the white-tailed spiders of genus Lampona (Lampona cylindrata and Lampona murina) native to eastern and southern Australia.
- A dragonfly of the genus Plathemis.
Where does whitetail come from?
From white + tail.
Questions about saying whitetail
How do you pronounce whitetail?
Say WYTE-tayl. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪtˌteɪl/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪtˌteɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whitetail?
Whitetail has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WYTE). Broken into parts: WYTE · tayl.
Do Americans and Brits say whitetail the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwaɪtˌteɪl/ and the British form is /ˈwaɪtˌteɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.