How Do You Spell SKAINSMATE?
Pronunciation: [skˈe͡ɪnsme͡ɪt] (IPA) 
The word "Skainsmate" can be a challenge to spell, but with the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) it becomes much easier. In IPA, "sk" is written as /sk/ and "ain" as /eɪn/. "Mate" is pronounced as /meɪt/. When combined, the word is phonetically transcribed as /ˈskeɪnzmeɪt/. Skainsmate is a term used in nautical language to refer to a seaman who specializes in untangling or dealing with lines and rigging.
