How to Pronounce Tailback

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

TAILB-ack

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💡 Tip for remembering “tailback”

"tailback" has 2 syllables: tailb-ack. It rhymes with whaleback and scaleback, if that helps it stick.

What does tailback mean?

noun

  1. A line of motor vehicles causing or the result of traffic congestion or a traffic jam; backup.
  2. A running back or halfback who lines up furthest to the rear in an I formation.

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Words that rhyme with tailback

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whalebackscaleback

Related words

queuebackloadturnoutbackhaullineupbackieswitchbackrollback

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tailback"?▾

"Tailback" has 2 syllables: tailb · ack.

What does "tailback" mean?▾

Tailback: A line of motor vehicles causing or the result of traffic congestion or a traffic jam; backup.

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