How to Pronounce Topsails

To pronounce "topsails", say TOPS-ails — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

TOPS-ails

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💡 Tip for remembering “topsails”

"topsails" has 2 syllables: tops-ails.

What does topsails 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

closereefedreefedtopsidesailsheadsailtopmasttopgallantmainsail

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "topsails"?▾

"Topsails" has 2 syllables: tops · ails.

What does "topsails" mean?▾

Topsails: 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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