How to Pronounce Windlass

To pronounce "windlass", say WINDL-ass — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈwɪnd.ləs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈwɪnd.ləs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “windlass”

"windlass" has 2 syllables: windl-ass.

What does windlass mean?

noun

  1. Any of various forms of winch, in which a rope or cable is wound around a cylinder, used for lifting heavy weights
  2. A winding and circuitous way; a roundabout course.

verb

  1. To raise with, or as if with, a windlass; to use a windlass.
  2. To take a roundabout course; to work warily or by indirect means.

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "windlass"?▾

"Windlass" has 2 syllables: windl · ass.

What is the IPA transcription of "windlass"?▾

The IPA transcription of "windlass" is /ˈwɪnd.ləs/.

What does "windlass" mean?▾

Windlass: Any of various forms of winch, in which a rope or cable is wound around a cylinder, used for lifting heavy weights

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