How to Pronounce Swordtail

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

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SWORDT-ail

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💡 Tip for remembering “swordtail”

"swordtail" has 2 syllables: swordt-ail.

What does swordtail mean?

noun

  1. One of many species of freshwater fish, in genus Xiphophorus, others of which are called platyfish.
  2. Any of various papilionid butterflies that have a long sword-like projection from the tornal section of each hindwing.

Related words

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How many syllables are in "swordtail"?▾

"Swordtail" has 2 syllables: swordt · ail.

What does "swordtail" mean?▾

Swordtail: One of many species of freshwater fish, in genus Xiphophorus, others of which are called platyfish.

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