How to Pronounce Tailwater

To pronounce "tailwater", say TAILW-at-er — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

TAILW-at-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “tailwater”

"tailwater" has 3 syllables: tailw-at-er.

What does tailwater mean?

noun

  1. The water located immediately downstream from a hydraulic structure, such as a dam, bridge, or culvert.

Related words

tributarysubwatershedupstreamunderstreamlakeheadinterbasinbackdamgroundwater

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How many syllables are in "tailwater"?▾

"Tailwater" has 3 syllables: tailw · at · er.

What does "tailwater" mean?▾

Tailwater: The water located immediately downstream from a hydraulic structure, such as a dam, bridge, or culvert.

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