How to Pronounce Sailplane

To pronounce "sailplane", say SAILPL-an-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

SAILPL-an-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “sailplane”

"sailplane" has 3 syllables: sailpl-an-e. It rhymes with tailplane, if that helps it stick.

What does sailplane mean?

noun

  1. A glider that is optimised for soaring and is equipped with fixed wings and fuselage.

verb

  1. To fly in a sailplane.

Words that rhyme with sailplane

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tailplane

Related words

glidersoarsailflyingskiplanesailboardwindboard

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sailplane"?▾

"Sailplane" has 3 syllables: sailpl · an · e.

What does "sailplane" mean?▾

Sailplane: A glider that is optimised for soaring and is equipped with fixed wings and fuselage.

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