How to Pronounce "shipman"
word
ˈʃɪpmən
SHIP-muhn
ʃˈɪpmən
SHIP-muhn
Definition
A shipman is a person who works on or operates a ship, especially in older English or historical contexts. It can also mean a sailor or someone who navigates ships.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃɪpmən
British English
ʃˈɪpmən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHIP-muhn
UK
SHIP-muhn
Listen in Context
The shipman steered the boat through the storm.
The shipman checked the sails every morning.
In old stories, a shipman traveled around the world.
He looked like a shipman from an old adventure novel.