How to Pronounce "battleships"
word
ˈbætəɫˌʃɪps
BAT-uhl-ships
bˈætəlʃˌɪps
BAT-uhl-ships
Definition
Large, heavily armed warships, especially used in the past during major naval battles. 'Battleships' often refers to both the military ships and a classic board game.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbætəɫˌʃɪps
British English
bˈætəlʃˌɪps
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAT-uhl-ships
UK
BAT-uhl-ships
Listen in Context
The navy had many battleships during the war.
We played battleships last night with my family.
Old battleships can be seen in the museum.
Many famous naval battles were fought with massive battleships.