How to Pronounce "genoa"
word
ˈdʒɛnoʊə
JEN-oh-uh
dʒɛnˈəʊɐ
juh-NOH-uh
Definition
A genoa is a large triangular sail used on sailboats to increase speed, set forward of the main sail. It can also refer to the Italian city Genoa.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒɛnoʊə
British English
dʒɛnˈəʊɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JEN-oh-uh
UK
juh-NOH-uh
Listen in Context
The sailor raised the genoa to catch more wind.
We sailed past Genoa on our trip to Italy.
A genoa is bigger than a regular jib sail.
With the genoa up, the boat really picks up speed.