How to Pronounce Ship-building

To pronounce "ship-building", say SHIPB-uild-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

13

Letters

SHIPB-uild-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “ship-building”

"ship-building" has 3 syllables: shipb-uild-ing.

What does ship-building mean?

noun

  1. The construction of ships.
  2. A construction of a ship.

Related words

shipbuildingship-builderboatbuildingshipbuildersteam-shipshippnewbuildingshipyard

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ship-building"?▾

"Ship-building" has 3 syllables: shipb · uild · ing.

What does "ship-building" mean?▾

Ship-building: The construction of ships.

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