How to pronounce ship
noun A large boat.
Written sound guide
Nora’s AI voice uses natural Indian English. Written guides are approximate and may differ from Nora’s pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the strongest syllable.
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Keep it to one syllable
Use the relaxed short i in sit. Keep it different from the ee vowel in sheep.
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ship or sheep?
noun
ship
SHIPA large boat.
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“The ship leaves in the morning.”Your turn
A little out-loud practice.
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Say ship slowly. Keep the sounds in one beat.
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Use the relaxed short i in sit. Keep it different from the ee vowel in sheep. Focus on one small adjustment, then try again. This is self-guided practice; the page does not record or score your voice.
