How to Pronounce Horsetail

To pronounce "horsetail", say HORS-et-ail — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈhɔː(ɹ)s.teɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈhɔː(ɹ)s.teɪl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “horsetail”

"horsetail" has 3 syllables: hors-et-ail. It rhymes with wail and gale, if that helps it stick.

What does horsetail mean?

noun

  1. The tail of a horse.
  2. Any of various simple vascular plants, of the order Equisetales, that have hollow stems and produce spores.

Words that rhyme with horsetail

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wailgaleavailfrailassailtravailprevailentailstaleunveilailbale

Related words

quillwortbolanderfoxtailrat-tailcowtailsterntailequine

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "horsetail"?▾

"Horsetail" has 3 syllables: hors · et · ail.

What is the IPA transcription of "horsetail"?▾

The IPA transcription of "horsetail" is /ˈhɔː(ɹ)s.teɪl/.

What does "horsetail" mean?▾

Horsetail: The tail of a horse.

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