How to Pronounce "spinnaker"
word
ˈspɪnəkə
SPIN-uh-ker
spˈɪneɪkɐ
spi-NAY-kuh
Definition
A spinnaker is a large, lightweight sail used on boats, especially sailboats, for sailing with the wind behind them. It is shaped like a balloon and helps the boat go faster when moving downwind.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspɪnəkə
British English
spˈɪneɪkɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPIN-uh-ker
UK
spi-NAY-kuh
Listen in Context
The crew put up the spinnaker when the wind was behind the boat.
A spinnaker is used for sailing downwind.
The yacht's bright spinnaker stood out in the race.
Hoisting the spinnaker really picked up our speed during the last leg.