How to pronounce shipman
Say it like SHIP-mun. Shipman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIP).
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- SHIP
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shipman 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.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of shipman
American and British speakers say shipman in essentially the same way: /ˈʃɪpmən/ in the US and /ˈʃɪpmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHIP-mun.
What does shipman mean?
- Synonym of sailor.
- A laborer on a ship.
Where does shipman come from?
From Middle English schipman, from Old English scipmann (“shipman, mariner, sailor, rower; one who goes on trading voyages; pirate”).
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Questions about saying shipman
How do you pronounce shipman?
Say SHIP-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɪpmən/. In British English it is /ˈʃɪpmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shipman?
Shipman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIP). Broken into parts: SHIP · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say shipman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃɪpmən/ and the British form is /ˈʃɪpmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.