How to pronounce topgallant
Say it like tahp-GAL-unt. Topgallant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAL).
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- tahp
- GAL
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Topgallant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tahpKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- GALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of topgallant
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: top-GAL-unt.
What does topgallant mean?
- Situated above the topmast and below the royal mast.“the topgallant yards, braces, etc.”
- Of the most superior quality; the best of its kind.
- The sail suspended from the topmost section of a mast.
- The topmost section of a mast; topgallant mast.
- Anything elevated or splendid.
Words that rhyme with topgallant
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Questions about saying topgallant
How do you pronounce topgallant?
Say tahp-GAL-unt. The American pronunciation is /tɑpˈɡælənt/. In British English it is /tɒpˈɡælənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in topgallant?
Topgallant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAL). Broken into parts: tahp · GAL · unt.
Is topgallant pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /tɒpˈɡælənt/ (top-GAL-unt).