How to Pronounce "shipyards"
word
ˈʃɪpˌjɑɹdz
SHIP-yardz
ʃˈɪpjɑːdz
ship-YAHDZ
Definition
Places where ships are built and repaired, usually located near the water. Shipyards can be large industrial areas with special equipment for making and maintaining ships.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃɪpˌjɑɹdz
British English
ʃˈɪpjɑːdz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHIP-yardz
UK
ship-YAHDZ
Listen in Context
Many workers are employed at the shipyards.
The city has two large shipyards near the port.
New ships are built in the shipyards every year.
After the storm, the damaged boats were sent to the shipyards for repairs.