tail
nounHow many syllables in tail?
There is 1 syllable in the word tail.Divide tail into syllables:
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Definition of tail:
- tail (noun):
- the rear end or a process or prolongation of the rear end of the body of an animal
- the rear part of an animal's body, usually forming a long thin flexible part attached to the trunk
- the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body.
Synonyms for tail:
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Antonyms for tail:
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