How to Pronounce "sloop"
word
ˈsɫup
SLOOP
slˈuːp
SLOOP
Definition
A sloop is a small sailboat with one mast and usually one mainsail and one headsail (front sail). It is a common type of sailing boat known for being easy to handle.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɫup
British English
slˈuːp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SLOOP
UK
SLOOP
Listen in Context
The sloop sailed smoothly across the lake.
They bought a small sloop for weekend trips.
A sloop usually has one mast.
He learned to sail on a classic wooden sloop as a kid.