tailpin

Questions

What does tailpin mean?

The centre in the spindle of a turning lathe.

Where does tailpin come from?

From tail + pin.

How to pronounce tailpin

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “tailpin”.
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 “tailpin”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “tailpin” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.