How to Pronounce Sailboat

To pronounce "sailboat", say SAILB-oat — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈseɪlˌbəʊt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈseɪlˌbəʊt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sailboat”

"sailboat" has 2 syllables: sailb-oat. It rhymes with promote and connote, if that helps it stick.

What does sailboat mean?

noun

  1. A boat propelled by a sail.
  2. A playing card with the rank of four.

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Words that rhyme with sailboat

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

promoteconnotefloatdenotemotescapegoatnoteanecdotecutthroatgloatremoteturncoat

Related words

yachtingyachtboatvesselshipsailingsailveil

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sailboat"?▾

"Sailboat" has 2 syllables: sailb · oat.

What is the IPA transcription of "sailboat"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sailboat" is /ˈseɪlˌbəʊt/.

What does "sailboat" mean?▾

Sailboat: A boat propelled by a sail.

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