How to pronounce ship

Say it like this: /ˈʃɪp/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈʃɪp/
British

What does ship mean?

nounA water-borne vessel generally larger than a boat.

A vessel which travels through any medium other than across land, such as an airship or spaceship.

A spaceship.

verbTo send by water-borne transport.

To send (a parcel or container) to a recipient (by any means of transport).

“to ship freight by railroad”

To release (a product, not necessarily physical) to vendors or customers; to launch.

“It compiles? Ship it!”

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