How to pronounce lightship
Say it like LY-tship. Lightship has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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- LY
- tship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lightship pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tshipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lightship
American and British speakers say lightship in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪˌtʃɪp/ in the US and /ˈlaɪˌtʃɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: LY-tship.
What does lightship mean?
- A ship riding at anchor and displaying a light for the guidance of sailors, in a position where a fixed lighthouse structure would be impracticable.
Where does lightship come from?
From light (noun) + ship (noun).
Questions about saying lightship
How do you pronounce lightship?
Say LY-tship. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪˌtʃɪp/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪˌtʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lightship?
Lightship has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · tship.
Do Americans and Brits say lightship the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪˌtʃɪp/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪˌtʃɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.