How to pronounce shipyard
Say it like SHIP-yard. Shipyard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIP).
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- SHIP
- yard
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shipyard 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.
- yardGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of shipyard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHIP-yahd.
What does shipyard mean?
- A place where ships are built and repaired.
Where does shipyard come from?
From ship + yard.
Questions about saying shipyard
How do you pronounce shipyard?
Say SHIP-yard. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɪˌpjɑrd/. In British English it is /ˈʃɪˌpjɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shipyard?
Shipyard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIP). Broken into parts: SHIP · yard.
Is shipyard 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 /ˈʃɪˌpjɑːd/ (SHIP-yahd).