How to pronounce warships
Say it like WOR-ships. Warships has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR).
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US American/ˈwɔrˌʃɪps/WOR-ships
UK British/ˈwɔːˌʃɪps/WAW-ships
- WOR
- ships
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Warships 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.
- shipsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of warships
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAW-ships.
What does warships mean?
noun
- plural of warship How to pronounce warship
Questions about saying warships
How do you pronounce warships?
Say WOR-ships. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔrˌʃɪps/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːˌʃɪps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in warships?
Warships has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR). Broken into parts: WOR · ships.
Is warships 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 /ˈwɔːˌʃɪps/ (WAW-ships).