How to Pronounce "tailgating"
word
ˈteɪlˌɡeɪtɪŋ
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tˈeɪlɡeɪtɪŋ
TAYL-gay-ting
Definition
Tailgating is when a driver follows another car very closely, usually too close to be safe. It can also refer to having parties in parking lots, often before sports games, but is mostly used for the driving behavior.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪlˌɡeɪtɪŋ
British English
tˈeɪlɡeɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYL-gay-ting
UK
TAYL-gay-ting
Listen in Context
Tailgating is very dangerous on highways.
The police stopped him for tailgating.
Tailgating can cause accidents.
He kept tailgating me no matter how fast I went.