How to pronounce mizzensail
Say it like MIZ-un-sayl. Mizzensail has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIZ).
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- MIZ
- un
- sayl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mizzensail pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- saylGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of mizzensail
American and British speakers say mizzensail in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪzənˌseɪl/ in the US and /ˈmɪzənˌseɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIZ-un-sayl.
What does mizzensail mean?
- A fore-and-aft sail set on a mizzenmast.
Where does mizzensail come from?
From mizzen + sail.
Questions about saying mizzensail
How do you pronounce mizzensail?
Say MIZ-un-sayl. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪzənˌseɪl/. In British English it is /ˈmɪzənˌseɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mizzensail?
Mizzensail has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIZ). Broken into parts: MIZ · un · sayl.
Do Americans and Brits say mizzensail the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪzənˌseɪl/ and the British form is /ˈmɪzənˌseɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.