How to pronounce shipbuilder
Say it like SHIP-bil-der. Shipbuilder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIP).
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- SHIP
- bil
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shipbuilder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of shipbuilder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHIP-bil-duh.
What does shipbuilder mean?
- A person who builds vessels such as ships and boats.
- A firm that specializes in building ships.
Where does shipbuilder come from?
From ship + builder.
Questions about saying shipbuilder
How do you pronounce shipbuilder?
Say SHIP-bil-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɪpˌbɪldɚ/. In British English it is /ˈʃɪpˌbɪldə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shipbuilder?
Shipbuilder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIP). Broken into parts: SHIP · bil · der.
Is shipbuilder 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 /ˈʃɪpˌbɪldə/ (SHIP-bil-duh).