How to pronounce gunship
Say it like GUHN-ship. Gunship has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHN).
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- GUHN
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gunship pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- shipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gunship
American and British speakers say gunship in essentially the same way: /ˈɡʌnˌʃɪp/ in the US and /ˈɡʌnˌʃɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUHN-ship.
What does gunship mean?
- A ship equipped with heavy artillery.
- An armed helicopter tasked to attack the enemy.
- A transport airplane equipped with large caliber guns typical of armored fighting vehicles
Where does gunship come from?
From gun + ship.
Questions about saying gunship
How do you pronounce gunship?
Say GUHN-ship. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌnˌʃɪp/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌnˌʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gunship?
Gunship has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHN). Broken into parts: GUHN · ship.
Do Americans and Brits say gunship the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡʌnˌʃɪp/ and the British form is /ˈɡʌnˌʃɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.