How to Pronounce "sail along"
expression
ˈseɪɫ/ /əˈɫɔŋ
SAYL uh-LAWNG
sˈeɪl/ /ɐlˈɒŋ
SAYL uhl-ONG
Definition
To move smoothly on water, or to progress through something easily without difficulty. It can be used both literally (moving in a boat) and figuratively (doing something with no problems).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈseɪɫ/ /əˈɫɔŋ
British English
sˈeɪl/ /ɐlˈɒŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAYL uh-LAWNG
UK
SAYL uhl-ONG
Listen in Context
We watched the boat sail along the river.
He likes to sail along the coast during summer.
Sometimes life just seems to sail along without trouble.
I just try to sail along and not let stress get to me.