How to pronounce shipbuilding
Say it like SHIP-bil-ding. Shipbuilding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIP).
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- SHIP
- bil
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shipbuilding 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.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of shipbuilding
American and British speakers say shipbuilding in essentially the same way: /ˈʃɪpˌbɪldɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈʃɪpˌbɪldɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHIP-bil-ding.
What does shipbuilding mean?
- The construction of ships.
- A construction of a ship.
Where does shipbuilding come from?
From ship + building.
Questions about saying shipbuilding
How do you pronounce shipbuilding?
Say SHIP-bil-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɪpˌbɪldɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈʃɪpˌbɪldɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shipbuilding?
Shipbuilding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIP). Broken into parts: SHIP · bil · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say shipbuilding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃɪpˌbɪldɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈʃɪpˌbɪldɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.