How to pronounce dropship
Say it like DROP-ship. Dropship has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DROP).
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- DROP
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dropship pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DROPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- shipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dropship
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DROP-ship.
What does dropship mean?
- A flying transport that drops troops or equipment onto a planet, etc.
- Alternative form of drop ship.
Where does dropship come from?
From drop + ship.
Questions about saying dropship
How do you pronounce dropship?
Say DROP-ship. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrɑpˌʃɪp/. In British English it is /ˈdrɒpˌʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dropship?
Dropship has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DROP). Broken into parts: DROP · ship.
Is dropship pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈdrɒpˌʃɪp/ (DROP-ship).