How to pronounce shipwrecky
Say it like SHIP-rek-ee. Shipwrecky has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIP).
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- SHIP
- rek
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shipwrecky 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.
- rekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of shipwrecky
American and British speakers say shipwrecky in essentially the same way: /ˈʃɪprɛki/ in the US and /ˈʃɪprɛki/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHIP-rek-ee.
What does shipwrecky mean?
- Characteristic of a shipwreck.
- Weak, feeble; shaky.
Where does shipwrecky come from?
From shipwreck + -y.
Questions about saying shipwrecky
How do you pronounce shipwrecky?
Say SHIP-rek-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɪprɛki/. In British English it is /ˈʃɪprɛki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shipwrecky?
Shipwrecky has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIP). Broken into parts: SHIP · rek · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say shipwrecky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃɪprɛki/ and the British form is /ˈʃɪprɛki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.