How to Pronounce Tailwind

To pronounce "tailwind", say TAILW-ind — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈteɪlwɪnd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈteɪlwɪnd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tailwind”

"tailwind" has 2 syllables: tailw-ind.

What does tailwind mean?

noun

  1. A wind that blows in the same direction as the course of an aircraft or ship

verb

  1. Of wind, to blow on a windmill or wind turbine in such a way that wind pressure is exerted on the wrong side of the sail or turbine assembly.

Antonyms

headwind

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tailwind"?▾

"Tailwind" has 2 syllables: tailw · ind.

What is the IPA transcription of "tailwind"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tailwind" is /ˈteɪlwɪnd/.

What does "tailwind" mean?▾

Tailwind: A wind that blows in the same direction as the course of an aircraft or ship

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