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How to pronounce tail in American English
“tail” pronunciation by American speakers
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“tail” in real sentences — American speakers
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the tail, and makes the tail stream always away from sun.
NIST
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tail when during interviews
NTSB
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empennage, or tail assembly.
NASA
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