How to Pronounce "topsail"
word
ˈtɒp.seɪl
TOP-sayl
tˈɒpseɪl
top-SAYL
Definition
A topsail is a sail on a sailing ship that is set above the main sail, usually on the lower or upper part of the mast. It helps the ship catch more wind and move faster.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɒp.seɪl
British English
tˈɒpseɪl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TOP-sayl
UK
top-SAYL
Listen in Context
The ship raised its topsail to catch more wind.
A topsail is above the main sail on a ship.
Sailors worked together to lower the topsail before the storm.
With the topsail up, the old ship seemed to fly across the sea.