How to Pronounce Headsail

To pronounce "headsail", say HEADS-ail — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhɛdˌseɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈhɛdˌseɪl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “headsail”

"headsail" has 2 syllables: heads-ail.

What does headsail mean?

noun

  1. Any sail (of a sailing vessel) set forward of the foremost mast.

Synonyms

foresail

Related words

topsailforesailforetopsailsailstaysailcoursesaileforesheet

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "headsail"?▾

"Headsail" has 2 syllables: heads · ail.

What is the IPA transcription of "headsail"?▾

The IPA transcription of "headsail" is /ˈhɛdˌseɪl/.

What does "headsail" mean?▾

Headsail: Any sail (of a sailing vessel) set forward of the foremost mast.

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