How to pronounce motherships
Say it like MUHTH-er-ships. Motherships has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHTH).
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- MUHTH
- er
- ships
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Motherships 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.
- shipsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of motherships
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MUHTH-uh-ships.
What does motherships mean?
- plural of mothership How to pronounce mothership
Questions about saying motherships
How do you pronounce motherships?
Say MUHTH-er-ships. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌðɚˌʃɪps/. In British English it is /ˈmʌðəˌʃɪps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in motherships?
Motherships has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHTH). Broken into parts: MUHTH · er · ships.
Is motherships 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 /ˈmʌðəˌʃɪps/ (MUHTH-uh-ships).