How to Pronounce Topsail

To pronounce "topsail", say TOPS-ail — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɒp.seɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈtɒp.seɪl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “topsail”

"topsail" has 2 syllables: tops-ail.

What does topsail mean?

noun

  1. A sail or either of the two sails rigged just above the course sail and supported by the topmast on a square-rigged sailing ship.
  2. In a fore-and-aft-rigged sailing boat, the sail that is set above the gaff at the top part of the mast.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "topsail"?▾

"Topsail" has 2 syllables: tops · ail.

What is the IPA transcription of "topsail"?▾

The IPA transcription of "topsail" is /ˈtɒp.seɪl/.

What does "topsail" mean?▾

Topsail: A sail or either of the two sails rigged just above the course sail and supported by the topmast on a square-rigged sailing ship.

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