How to Pronounce Dovetailed

To pronounce "dovetailed", say DOV-et-ail-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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DOV-et-ail-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “dovetailed”

"dovetailed" has 4 syllables: dov-et-ail-ed. It rhymes with veiled and wailed, if that helps it stick.

What does dovetailed mean?

adjective

  1. Having a dovetail joint.
  2. Involving a wavy line in the form of triangles, resembling a dovetail.

Words that rhyme with dovetailed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

veiledwailedunveiledassailedcurtailedhailedimpaledentailedprevailednaledfailedrailed

Related words

tenonedtongue-and-groovejointyjointeddrawereddiamondedbifoldingmitred

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dovetailed"?▾

"Dovetailed" has 4 syllables: dov · et · ail · ed.

What does "dovetailed" mean?▾

Dovetailed: Having a dovetail joint.

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