taildragger

Questions

What does taildragger mean?

An aircraft with a tailwheel behind the main landing gear, underneath the tail.

Where does taildragger come from?

From tail + dragger.

How to pronounce taildragger

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “taildragger”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “taildragger”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “taildragger” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.