How Do You Spell SPRITSAIL?

Pronunciation: [spɹˈɪtse͡ɪl] (IPA)

The word "spritsail" is spelled as /ˈsprɪtsəl/. This word refers to a sail that is set diagonally from the end of a bowsprit to the top of the mast. It is mainly used in small sailing boats. The word is derived from the Dutch word "sprietzeil", which means a "spar sail". The spelling of the word is straightforward, with the "s" followed by the "p", "r", "i", "t", "s", and "a" sounds, ending with an "əl" sound. Being familiar with phonetic transcription makes it easier to understand and pronounce words like spritsail.

Common Misspellings for SPRITSAIL

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Etymology of SPRITSAIL

The word "spritsail" originated from the combination of two terms: "sprit" and "sail".

The term "sprit" can be traced back to Middle English, where it was spelled as "spritte". It derives from the Old Norse word "sprettr", meaning "a pole", or "a staff". In maritime context, "sprit" referred to a pole or spar used to extend the sail or support the peak of a triangular sail, especially on smaller vessels.

The word "sail" comes from Old English, spelled as "segel". It can be traced further back to the Proto-Germanic word "*saglą". The term broadly referred to a piece of fabric or material used to catch the wind and propel a boat.

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Plural form of SPRITSAIL is SPRITSAILS