How to pronounce warship
Say it like WOR-ship. Warship has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR).
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US American/ˈwɔrˌʃɪp/WOR-ship
UK British/ˈwɔːˌʃɪp/WAW-ship
- WOR
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Warship pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- shipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of warship
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAW-ship.
What does warship mean?
noun
- Any ship built or armed for naval combat.
- A spacecraft built or armed for space warfare.
Where does warship come from?
From war + ship.
Questions about saying warship
How do you pronounce warship?
Say WOR-ship. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔrˌʃɪp/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːˌʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in warship?
Warship has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR). Broken into parts: WOR · ship.
Is warship 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 /ˈwɔːˌʃɪp/ (WAW-ship).