How to Pronounce Ship

To pronounce "ship", say SHIP — one syllable, IPA /ʃɪp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ʃɪp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ship”

"ship" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with slip and kinship, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: shipp — easy to mix up when writing.

What does ship mean?

noun

  1. A water-borne vessel generally larger than a boat.
  2. (chiefly in combination) A vessel which travels through any medium other than across land, such as an airship or spaceship.

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Words that rhyme with ship

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

slipkinshipquipfellowshipgripriptripkipcompanionshipcourtshipstewardshipclip

Related words

transportsendshipboardvesselcruiserbargesailinghouseboat

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ship"?▾

"Ship" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "ship"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ship" is /ʃɪp/.

What does "ship" mean?▾

Ship: A water-borne vessel generally larger than a boat.

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