How to Pronounce Mare's-tail

To pronounce "mare's-tail", say MAR-est-ail — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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MAR-est-ail

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"mare's-tail" has 3 syllables: mar-est-ail.

What does mare's-tail mean?

noun

  1. A long streaky cloud, spreading out like a horse's tail, and believed to indicate rain; a cirrus cloud.
  2. Any aquatic plant of the genus Hippuris, having narrow leaves in whorls.

Related words

cirruswispfillymariaseadammerenest

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How many syllables are in "mare's-tail"?▾

"Mare's-tail" has 3 syllables: mar · est · ail.

What does "mare's-tail" mean?▾

Mare's-tail: A long streaky cloud, spreading out like a horse's tail, and believed to indicate rain; a cirrus cloud.

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