fore staysail

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What does fore staysail mean?

the innermost jib (just ahead of the foremast) on a large square-rigged ship.

How to pronounce fore staysail

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “fore staysail”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “fore staysail” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.