shipshape
SHIP-SHAYP
shipshayp
/ˈʃɪpˌʃeɪp/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “shipshape” is spelled “shipshayp”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | sh | i | p | sh | ay | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃ/ | /ɪ/ | /p/ | /ʃ/ | /eɪ/ | /p/ |
English writes “shipshape” with
9 letters for 6 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“shipshayp” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “shipshape”
tapeescapeshaperapeapecapevideotapescrapegrapelandscape
“shipshape” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “shipshape”?
“shipshape” is pronounced SHIP-SHAYP — IPA /ˈʃɪpˌʃeɪp/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “shipshayp”.
How many syllables are in “shipshape”?
“shipshape” has 2 syllables: SHIP-SHAYP (the capitalized syllable is stressed).