How to pronounce studdingsail
Say it like STUHD-ing-sayl. Studdingsail has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUHD).
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- STUHD
- ing
- sayl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Studdingsail pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STUHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- saylGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of studdingsail
American and British speakers say studdingsail in essentially the same way: /ˈstʌdɪŋˌseɪl/ in the US and /ˈstʌdɪŋˌseɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: STUHD-ing-sayl.
What does studdingsail mean?
- A sail attached to the side of another in a square-rigged ship in order to increase the speed of the vessel.
Questions about saying studdingsail
How do you pronounce studdingsail?
Say STUHD-ing-sayl. The American pronunciation is /ˈstʌdɪŋˌseɪl/. In British English it is /ˈstʌdɪŋˌseɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in studdingsail?
Studdingsail has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUHD). Broken into parts: STUHD · ing · sayl.
Do Americans and Brits say studdingsail the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstʌdɪŋˌseɪl/ and the British form is /ˈstʌdɪŋˌseɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.