How to pronounce topmast
Say it like TAHP-mast. Topmast has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAHP).
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US American/ˈtɑpmæst/TAHP-mast
UK British/ˈtɒpmɑːst/TOP-mahst
- TAHP
- mast
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Topmast pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- mastKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of topmast
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: TOP-mahst.
What does topmast mean?
noun
- The highest mast in a fore-and-aft-rigged ship.
- The mast below the topgallant mast in a square-rigged ship.
Where does topmast come from?
From top + mast.
Questions about saying topmast
How do you pronounce topmast?
Say TAHP-mast. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑpmæst/. In British English it is /ˈtɒpmɑːst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in topmast?
Topmast has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAHP). Broken into parts: TAHP · mast.
Is topmast 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 /ˈtɒpmɑːst/ (TOP-mahst).