How to Pronounce Gunship

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɡʌnʃɪp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gunship”

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

What does gunship mean?

noun

  1. A ship equipped with heavy artillery.
  2. An armed helicopter tasked to attack the enemy.

Words that rhyme with gunship

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

slipkinshipquipfellowshipgripriptripkipcompanionshipcourtshipstewardshipclip

Related words

warshiphelicopterjetcopterhelobomberbombardierwarplane

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gunship"?▾

"Gunship" has 2 syllables: gunsh · ip.

What is the IPA transcription of "gunship"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gunship" is /ˈɡʌnʃɪp/.

What does "gunship" mean?▾

Gunship: A ship equipped with heavy artillery.

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