How to pronounce shipowner
Say it like SHIP-oh-ner. Shipowner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIP).
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- SHIP
- oh
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shipowner 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.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of shipowner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SHIP-oh-nuh.
What does shipowner mean?
- Someone who owns a ship.
Where does shipowner come from?
From ship + owner.
Questions about saying shipowner
How do you pronounce shipowner?
Say SHIP-oh-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɪˌpoʊnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈʃɪˌpəʊnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shipowner?
Shipowner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIP). Broken into parts: SHIP · oh · ner.
Is shipowner 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 /ˈʃɪˌpəʊnə/ (SHIP-oh-nuh).