How to Pronounce "moonraker"
word
ˈmuːn.ɹeɪ.kə
MOON-ray-ker
mˈuːnɹeɪkɐ
MOON-ray-kuh
Definition
'Moonraker' primarily refers to the topmost sail on a sailing ship. It can also mean a naïve or foolish person in historical British English or refers to the title of a James Bond movie and character.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmuːn.ɹeɪ.kə
British English
mˈuːnɹeɪkɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MOON-ray-ker
UK
MOON-ray-kuh
Listen in Context
The ship's moonraker caught the wind high above all other sails.
Have you seen the movie 'Moonraker' with James Bond?
A moonraker once tried to scoop up the moon’s reflection, not knowing it was just water.
Only really old ships bother with a moonraker these days.