How to Pronounce Flagship

To pronounce "flagship", say FLAGSH-ip — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈflæɡʃɪp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈflæɡʃɪp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “flagship”

"flagship" has 2 syllables: flagsh-ip. It rhymes with slip and kinship, if that helps it stick.

What does flagship mean?

noun

  1. (maritime) The ship occupied by the fleet's commander (usually an admiral); it denotes this by flying his flag.
  2. (maritime) The ship regarded as most important out of a group, e.g. a nation's navy or company's fleet.

verb

  1. To act as a flagship for

Synonyms

chiefprimaryprincipalshowcase

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Words that rhyme with flagship

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

slipkinshipquipfellowshipgripriptripkipcompanionshipcourtshipstewardshipclip

Related words

pennantpilotflagflagpoleadmiralgunboatbannership

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flagship"?▾

"Flagship" has 2 syllables: flagsh · ip.

What is the IPA transcription of "flagship"?▾

The IPA transcription of "flagship" is /ˈflæɡʃɪp/.

What does "flagship" mean?▾

Flagship: (maritime) The ship occupied by the fleet's commander (usually an admiral); it denotes this by flying his flag.

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