How to pronounce shipholding
Say it like SHIP-hohl-ding. Shipholding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIP).
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- SHIP
- hohl
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shipholding 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.
- hohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of shipholding
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SHIP-hohl-ding.
What does shipholding mean?
- owning a ship or ships
Where does shipholding come from?
From ship + holding.
Questions about saying shipholding
How do you pronounce shipholding?
Say SHIP-hohl-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɪpˌhoʊldɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈʃɪpˌhəʊldɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shipholding?
Shipholding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIP). Broken into parts: SHIP · hohl · ding.
Is shipholding pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈʃɪpˌhəʊldɪŋ/ (SHIP-hohl-ding).