How to Pronounce Pintail

To pronounce "pintail", say PINT-ail — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

PINT-ail

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💡 Tip for remembering “pintail”

"pintail" has 2 syllables: pint-ail. It rhymes with intail, if that helps it stick.

What does pintail mean?

noun

  1. A pintail duck, a type of dabbling duck with a characteristic pointed tail.
  2. A pin-tailed snipe, Gallinago stenura.

Synonyms

crackernorthern pintailsea pheasantsea-pheasantsprigtail

Words that rhyme with pintail

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

intail

Related words

drakesplit-tailspindletailsea-pheasantpaddlecockpoleheadpokerpochard

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pintail"?▾

"Pintail" has 2 syllables: pint · ail.

What does "pintail" mean?▾

Pintail: A pintail duck, a type of dabbling duck with a characteristic pointed tail.

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