How to pronounce mothership
Say it like MUHTH-er-ship. Mothership has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHTH).
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- MUHTH
- er
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mothership pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- shipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mothership
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MUHTH-uh-ship.
What does mothership mean?
- Alternative spelling of mother ship.
- The state of being a mother.
Where does mothership come from?
From mother + ship.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying mothership
How do you pronounce mothership?
Say MUHTH-er-ship. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌðɚˌʃɪp/. In British English it is /ˈmʌðəˌʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mothership?
Mothership has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHTH). Broken into parts: MUHTH · er · ship.
Is mothership pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmʌðəˌʃɪp/ (MUHTH-uh-ship).