How to Pronounce "abandon ship"
expression
əˈbændən/ /ˈʃɪp
uh-BAN-duhn SHIP
ɐbˈændən/ /ʃˈɪp
ub-AN-duhn ship
Definition
A command or action telling people to leave a ship because it is in danger. Used figuratively to mean leaving a failing project or situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈbændən/ /ˈʃɪp
British English
ɐbˈændən/ /ʃˈɪp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-BAN-duhn SHIP
UK
ub-AN-duhn ship
Listen in Context
The captain shouted, "Abandon ship!" when the boat started sinking.
In an emergency, crew members may need to abandon ship quickly.
Sometimes the only choice is to abandon ship and save yourself.
When the company started failing, everyone wanted to abandon ship.