How to pronounce spinnaker
Say it like SPIN-uh-ker. Spinnaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIN).
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- SPIN
- uh
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spinnaker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of spinnaker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPIN-uh-kuh.
What does spinnaker mean?
- A sail supplemental to the mainsail, especially a triangular one, used on yachts for running before the wind.
- To sail using a spinnaker
Questions about saying spinnaker
How do you pronounce spinnaker?
Say SPIN-uh-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɪnəkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈspɪnəkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spinnaker?
Spinnaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIN). Broken into parts: SPIN · uh · ker.
Is spinnaker pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈspɪnəkə/ (SPIN-uh-kuh).