How to pronounce shipper
Say it like SHIP-er. Shipper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIP).
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- SHIP
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shipper 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of shipper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHIP-uh.
What does shipper mean?
- The person or organization that ships (sends) something.“The shipper should have paid for insurance on the package, because it was damaged when it arrived.”
- A box for shipping something fragile, such as bottled beer or wine.
- A person who supports a romantic or sexual relationship between fictional characters or real people.
Where does shipper come from?
Either formed anew from ship + -er or borrowed from Middle Low German schipper; compare skipper and Old English sċipere (“sailor”).
Words that rhyme with shipper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shipper.
Questions about saying shipper
How do you pronounce shipper?
Say SHIP-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɪpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈʃɪpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shipper?
Shipper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIP). Broken into parts: SHIP · er.
Is shipper 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 /ˈʃɪpə/ (SHIP-uh).