How to Pronounce Hightailed

To pronounce "hightailed", say HIGHT-ail-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

HIGHT-ail-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “hightailed”

"hightailed" has 3 syllables: hight-ail-ed.

What does hightailed mean?

verb

  1. (usually transitive) To move at full speed, especially in retreat.

    “As soon as she arrived, I hightailed out of there.”

Synonyms

skedaddle

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hightailed"?▾

"Hightailed" has 3 syllables: hight · ail · ed.

What does "hightailed" mean?▾

Hightailed: (usually transitive) To move at full speed, especially in retreat.

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