How to Pronounce "mothership"
word
ˈməðɝˌʃɪp
MUH-thur-ship
ˈmʌðəˌʃɪp
MUTH-uh-ship
Definition
A mothership is a large vehicle, usually a ship, aircraft, or spacecraft, that carries and supports smaller vehicles or vessels. It serves as a base for operations, especially in military, exploration, or science fiction contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈməðɝˌʃɪp
British English
ˈmʌðəˌʃɪp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MUH-thur-ship
UK
MUTH-uh-ship
Listen in Context
The small boats returned to the mothership after their mission.
The mothership launched several spacecraft into orbit.
The divers waited for the mothership to pick them up.
In many sci-fi movies, the aliens attack Earth from a huge mothership.