How to pronounce mainsail
Say it like MAYN-sayl. Mainsail has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAYN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce mainsail. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MAYN
- sayl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mainsail pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- saylKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of mainsail
American and British speakers say mainsail in essentially the same way: /ˈmeɪnseɪl/ in the US and /ˈmeɪnseɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAYN-sayl.
What does mainsail mean?
- The largest (or only) sail on a sailing vessel.
Where does mainsail come from?
From main + sail.
Questions about saying mainsail
How do you pronounce mainsail?
Say MAYN-sayl. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪnseɪl/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪnseɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mainsail?
Mainsail has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAYN). Broken into parts: MAYN · sayl.
Do Americans and Brits say mainsail the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmeɪnseɪl/ and the British form is /ˈmeɪnseɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.