How to pronounce sailplane
Say it like SAYL-playn. Sailplane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAYL).
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- SAYL
- playn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sailplane 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.
- playnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of sailplane
American and British speakers say sailplane in essentially the same way: /ˈseɪlˌpleɪn/ in the US and /ˈseɪlˌpleɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAYL-playn.
What does sailplane mean?
- A glider that is optimized for soaring and is equipped with fixed wings and fuselage.
- To fly in a sailplane.
Where does sailplane come from?
From sail + plane.
Questions about saying sailplane
How do you pronounce sailplane?
Say SAYL-playn. The American pronunciation is /ˈseɪlˌpleɪn/. In British English it is /ˈseɪlˌpleɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sailplane?
Sailplane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAYL). Broken into parts: SAYL · playn.
Do Americans and Brits say sailplane the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈseɪlˌpleɪn/ and the British form is /ˈseɪlˌpleɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.