How to pronounce shipwright
Say it like SHIP-ryte. Shipwright has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIP).
- SHIP
- ryte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shipwright 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.
- ryteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of shipwright
American and British speakers say shipwright in essentially the same way: /ˈʃɪˌpraɪt/ in the US and /ˈʃɪpraɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHIP-ryte.
What does shipwright mean?
- A person who designs, builds and repairs ships, especially wooden ones.
Where does shipwright come from?
From Middle English shipwright, shippwright, schipwricht, ship-wriȝth, from Old English sċipwyrhta, equivalent to ship + wright (“builder”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- shipbuilder
- ship builder
Questions about saying shipwright
How do you pronounce shipwright?
Say SHIP-ryte. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɪˌpraɪt/. In British English it is /ˈʃɪpraɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shipwright?
Shipwright has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIP). Broken into parts: SHIP · ryte.
Do Americans and Brits say shipwright the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃɪˌpraɪt/ and the British form is /ˈʃɪpraɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.