How to Pronounce Tailstock

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

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

TAILST-ock

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💡 Tip for remembering “tailstock”

"tailstock" has 2 syllables: tailst-ock.

What does tailstock mean?

noun

  1. The part of a lathe that holds the object being worked along its rotatory axis.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tailstock"?▾

"Tailstock" has 2 syllables: tailst · ock.

What does "tailstock" mean?▾

Tailstock: The part of a lathe that holds the object being worked along its rotatory axis.

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