How to Pronounce "fantail"
word
ˈfænˌteɪɫ
FAN-tayl
fˈɑːnteɪl
FAHN-tayl
Definition
A 'fantail' is a bird with a tail shaped like a fan, or any object that has a spread-out, fan-shaped tail. It can also refer to the fan-shaped tail itself.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfænˌteɪɫ
British English
fˈɑːnteɪl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAN-tayl
UK
FAHN-tayl
Listen in Context
The bird has a beautiful fantail.
A fantail goldfish swims in the tank.
The ship has a wide fantail at its back.
Many people keep a fantail as a pet because of its pretty tail.