How to Pronounce Shipwright

To pronounce "shipwright", say SHIPWR-ight — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈʃɪpɹaɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈʃɪpɹaɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “shipwright”

"shipwright" has 2 syllables: shipwr-ight. It rhymes with insight and light, if that helps it stick.

What does shipwright mean?

noun

  1. A person who designs, builds and repairs ships, especially wooden ones.

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Words that rhyme with shipwright

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

insightlightcontriteincitedelighteruditebrighttwilightreconditeforthrightplightacolyte

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shipwright"?▾

"Shipwright" has 2 syllables: shipwr · ight.

What is the IPA transcription of "shipwright"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shipwright" is /ˈʃɪpɹaɪt/.

What does "shipwright" mean?▾

Shipwright: A person who designs, builds and repairs ships, especially wooden ones.

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