How to Pronounce Battleship

To pronounce "battleship", say BATTL-esh-ip — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

BATTL-esh-ip

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💡 Tip for remembering “battleship”

"battleship" has 3 syllables: battl-esh-ip. It rhymes with slip and kinship, if that helps it stick.

What does battleship mean?

noun

  1. Large capital warship displacing tens of thousands of tons, heavily armoured and armed with big guns. Battleships are now obsolescent, replaced by smaller vessels with guided missiles. Types: dreadnought, pre-dreadnought.
  2. Non-functional rocket stage, used for configuration and integration tests.

Words that rhyme with battleship

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

slipkinshipquipfellowshipgripriptripkipcompanionshipcourtshipstewardshipclip

Related words

battlewagondreadnoughtwarshipshipvesselboatshipwreckspaceship

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "battleship"?▾

"Battleship" has 3 syllables: battl · esh · ip.

What does "battleship" mean?▾

Battleship: Large capital warship displacing tens of thousands of tons, heavily armoured and armed with big guns. Battleships are now obsolescent, replaced by smaller vessels with guided missiles. Types: dreadnought, pre-dreadnought.

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