How to Pronounce Tailor

To pronounce "tailor", say TAIL-or — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈteɪlə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈteɪlə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tailor”

"tailor" has 2 syllables: tail-or. It rhymes with scalar and taylor, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: taylor, tayler — easy to mix up when writing.

What does tailor mean?

noun

  1. A person who makes, repairs, or alters clothes professionally, especially suits and men's clothing.

    “He works as a tailor on Swanston Street.”

  2. The bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix).

verb

  1. To make, repair, or alter clothes.

    “We can tailor that jacket for you if you like.”

  2. To make or adapt (something) for a specific need.

    “The website was tailored to the client's needs.”

Synonyms

bluefish

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Words that rhyme with tailor

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scalartaylortalarretailertrailerteetotalerjailorjailertalershalerwhalermalar

Related words

sartortailor-makesewshoehorncutstyleseamstressdress

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tailor"?▾

"Tailor" has 2 syllables: tail · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "tailor"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tailor" is /ˈteɪlə/.

What does "tailor" mean?▾

Tailor: A person who makes, repairs, or alters clothes professionally, especially suits and men's clothing.

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