How to Pronounce Shipper

To pronounce "shipper", say SHIPP-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈʃɪp.ə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈʃɪp.ə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shipper”

"shipper" has 2 syllables: shipp-er. It rhymes with chipper and dipper, if that helps it stick.

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

What does shipper mean?

noun

  1. A seaman; mariner; skipper.
  2. The person or organization that ships (sends) something.

    “The shipper should have paid for insurance on the package, because it was damaged when it arrived.”

Words that rhyme with shipper

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

chipperdipperripperskipperkipperclipperstripperzippertippergipperslippertripper

Related words

cargoshipmenttransporterdispatchershippinghauliercarriermag

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shipper"?▾

"Shipper" has 2 syllables: shipp · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "shipper"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shipper" is /ˈʃɪp.ə(ɹ)/.

What does "shipper" mean?▾

Shipper: A seaman; mariner; skipper.

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