How to Pronounce "tailgate"
word
ˈteɪɫˌɡeɪt
TAYL-gayt
tˈeɪlɡeɪt
TAYL-gayt
Definition
To drive very closely behind another vehicle. In American English, it can also mean having a party near the back of a vehicle, often before sports events.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪɫˌɡeɪt
British English
tˈeɪlɡeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYL-gayt
UK
TAYL-gayt
Listen in Context
It's dangerous to tailgate another car on the highway.
Please don't tailgate me while I'm driving.
We had a fun tailgate before the football game.
If you tailgate, you're more likely to get into an accident.