How to pronounce spyship
Say it like SPY-ship. Spyship has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPY).
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- SPY
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spyship pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- shipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of spyship
American and British speakers say spyship in essentially the same way: /ˈspaɪˌʃɪp/ in the US and /ˈspaɪˌʃɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPY-ship.
What does spyship mean?
- A ship (water-borne vessel) used for espionage.
- A spy's occupation or position; a job in espionage.
Where does spyship come from?
From spy + ship.
Questions about saying spyship
How do you pronounce spyship?
Say SPY-ship. The American pronunciation is /ˈspaɪˌʃɪp/. In British English it is /ˈspaɪˌʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spyship?
Spyship has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPY). Broken into parts: SPY · ship.
Do Americans and Brits say spyship the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspaɪˌʃɪp/ and the British form is /ˈspaɪˌʃɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.