How to pronounce shipbuilders
Say it like SHIP-bil-derz. Shipbuilders has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIP).
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- SHIP
- bil
- derz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shipbuilders 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.
- derzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of shipbuilders
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHIP-bil-duz.
What does shipbuilders mean?
- plural of shipbuilder How to pronounce shipbuilder
Questions about saying shipbuilders
How do you pronounce shipbuilders?
Say SHIP-bil-derz. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɪpˌbɪldɚz/. In British English it is /ˈʃɪpˌbɪldəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shipbuilders?
Shipbuilders has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIP). Broken into parts: SHIP · bil · derz.
Is shipbuilders 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 /ˈʃɪpˌbɪldəz/ (SHIP-bil-duz).