How to Pronounce Fishtail

To pronounce "fishtail", say FISHT-ail — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfɪʃteɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈfɪʃteɪl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fishtail”

"fishtail" has 2 syllables: fisht-ail. It rhymes with fish-tail, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: fish-tail — easy to mix up when writing.

What does fishtail mean?

noun

  1. The tail of a fish, or an object resembling this.
  2. The skidding of the back of a vehicle from side to side.

verb

  1. To swing the back of a vehicle (originally an aircraft) from side to side.

    “As we approached the runway, the pilot fishtailed slightly to reduce landing speed.”

  2. To cause the back of (a vehicle) to swing from side to side.

Words that rhyme with fishtail

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fish-tail

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fishtail"?▾

"Fishtail" has 2 syllables: fisht · ail.

What is the IPA transcription of "fishtail"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fishtail" is /ˈfɪʃteɪl/.

What does "fishtail" mean?▾

Fishtail: The tail of a fish, or an object resembling this.

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