solar sail

Questions

What does solar sail mean?

A sail-like structure on a spacecraft consisting of very large ultrathin mirrors, with propulsion being achieved by the radiation pressure of light from a star or laser.

How to pronounce solar sail

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