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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

tailpiece

/ˈteɪlˌpis/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.90 in modern English

Syllables
tail-piece
IPA
/ˈteɪlˌpis/
13
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An appendage or appendix.

noun

An element, often triangular, to which the strings of a violin, guitar, etc. are attached at the lower end of an instrument.

noun

A short joist between a header and a wall.

noun

The part of a telescope containing the adjusting device for the eyepiece, etc.

noun

The part of a lock that transmits motion from the hub to the latch bolt.

noun

An ornamental design at the end of a chapter or page.

Etymology

From tail + piece.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈteɪlˌpis/

Inflected Forms

tailpieces (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

headpiece

Questions

How do you pronounce tailpiece?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈteɪlˌpis/.
What does tailpiece mean?
An appendage or appendix.
Where does tailpiece come from?
From tail + piece.

How to pronounce tailpiece

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