How to pronounce seamanship
Say it like SEE-mun-ship. Seamanship has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- mun
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seamanship pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- shipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of seamanship
American and British speakers say seamanship in essentially the same way: /ˈsimənˌʃɪp/ in the US and /ˈsiːmənˌʃɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-mun-ship.
What does seamanship mean?
- Skill in, and knowledge of, the work of navigating, maintaining, and operating a vessel at sea.
Where does seamanship come from?
From seaman + -ship.
Questions about saying seamanship
How do you pronounce seamanship?
Say SEE-mun-ship. The American pronunciation is /ˈsimənˌʃɪp/. In British English it is /ˈsiːmənˌʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seamanship?
Seamanship has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · mun · ship.
Do Americans and Brits say seamanship the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsimənˌʃɪp/ and the British form is /ˈsiːmənˌʃɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.