How to pronounce shipgirl
Say it like SHIP-gurl. Shipgirl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIP).
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- SHIP
- gurl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shipgirl 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.
- gurlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of shipgirl
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHIP-gurl.
What does shipgirl mean?
- A female fictional humanoid character featuring design elements of a ship, such as anchors, naval guns or torpedo tubes; usually a namesake moe anthropomorphization of a real-life warship.
Where does shipgirl come from?
From ship + girl.
Questions about saying shipgirl
How do you pronounce shipgirl?
Say SHIP-gurl. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɪpˌɡɝl/. In British English it is /ˈʃɪpˌɡɜːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shipgirl?
Shipgirl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIP). Broken into parts: SHIP · gurl.
Is shipgirl 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 /ˈʃɪpˌɡɜːl/ (SHIP-gurl).