How to Pronounce Shipwrecks

To pronounce "shipwrecks", say SHIPWR-ecks — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

SHIPWR-ecks

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💡 Tip for remembering “shipwrecks”

"shipwrecks" has 2 syllables: shipwr-ecks.

What does shipwrecks mean?

noun

  1. A ship that has sunk or run aground so that it is no longer seaworthy.
  2. An event where a ship sinks or runs aground.

Synonyms

shipbreach

Related words

wreckcatastrophesdisasterslosseswreckswreckagefoundering

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shipwrecks"?▾

"Shipwrecks" has 2 syllables: shipwr · ecks.

What does "shipwrecks" mean?▾

Shipwrecks: A ship that has sunk or run aground so that it is no longer seaworthy.

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