How to Pronounce Yellowtail

To pronounce "yellowtail", say YELL-owt-ail — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

YELL-owt-ail

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💡 Tip for remembering “yellowtail”

"yellowtail" has 3 syllables: yell-owt-ail.

What does yellowtail mean?

noun

  1. Yellowtail amberjack (Seriola lalandi).
  2. A fish native to the northwest Pacific, often used in sushi, the Japanese amberjack (Seriola quinqueradiata).

adjective

  1. Having a yellow tail.

Synonyms

Japanese amberjackhamachi

Related words

snapperyellowmouthfiletailwhitefinpin-tailedspinyheadsharpfin

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "yellowtail"?▾

"Yellowtail" has 3 syllables: yell · owt · ail.

What does "yellowtail" mean?▾

Yellowtail: Yellowtail amberjack (Seriola lalandi).

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