How to pronounce shipyards
Say it like SHIP-yardz. Shipyards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIP).
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- SHIP
- yardz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shipyards 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.
- yardzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of shipyards
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHIP-yahdz.
What does shipyards mean?
- plural of shipyard How to pronounce shipyard
Questions about saying shipyards
How do you pronounce shipyards?
Say SHIP-yardz. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɪˌpjɑrdz/. In British English it is /ˈʃɪˌpjɑːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shipyards?
Shipyards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIP). Broken into parts: SHIP · yardz.
Is shipyards 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 /ˈʃɪˌpjɑːdz/ (SHIP-yahdz).