How to pronounce sailboat
Say it like SAYL-boht. Sailboat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAYL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈseɪlˌboʊt/SAYL-boht
UK British/ˈseɪlˌbəʊt/SAYL-boht
- SAYL
- boht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sailboat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- bohtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of sailboat
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SAYL-boht.
What does sailboat mean?
noun
- A boat propelled by a sail.
- A playing card with the rank of four.
- To travel by sailboat.
Where does sailboat come from?
From sail + boat.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- sailing boat
Questions about saying sailboat
How do you pronounce sailboat?
Say SAYL-boht. The American pronunciation is /ˈseɪlˌboʊt/. In British English it is /ˈseɪlˌbəʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sailboat?
Sailboat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAYL). Broken into parts: SAYL · boht.
Is sailboat pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈseɪlˌbəʊt/ (SAYL-boht).