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# How to pronounce "tailbeat" in English

## Pronunciation & Phonetics

- **IPA**: `/tɪlbɪːt/`
- **Syllable Breakdown**: **tail·beat**

## Meaning & Usage

### NOUN
- The rhythmic beating of an animal's tail.

### Example Sentences
- "They found that by beating their tails out of sync with the fishes in front of them when they’re close, and matching their tailbeats when farther away,"

## Real-Life Native Speaker Examples (1 Video Clips)

Listen to native speakers pronounce "tailbeat" in real conversation:

### Example 1
*Accent: US*
> "Then, they tested those predictions on free-swimming goldfish. They found that by beating their tails out of sync with the fishes in front of them when they’re close, and matching their tailbeats when farther away, these animals could capitalize on the small vortexes of moving water made by other fish."
- **Watch at 2:52**: [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7F_f6KReJo8&t=172s)


## How to Pronounce "tailbeat"

- **Syllables**: tail · beat
- **IPA**: `/tɪlbɪːt/`
- **Listen for**: the stressed syllable in the clips above — notice how surrounding sounds blend in natural speech.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How do you pronounce “tailbeat”?
“tailbeat” is pronounced /tɪlbɪːt/ (tail · beat). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.

### How many syllables are in “tailbeat”?
“tailbeat” has 2 syllables: tail · beat.

### What does “tailbeat” mean?
The rhythmic beating of an animal's tail.

### How can I hear “tailbeat” used in real sentences?
This page has 1 real-world video example of “tailbeat” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.


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