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How to Pronounce “ship shape” in English

/ˈʃɪpˌʃeɪp/

SHIP·shape

Stress: ship

Accent:

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What does “ship shape” mean?

Audio
ADJECTIVE
  • Meticulously neat and tidy.
ADVERB
  • Neatly and tidily to a meticulous extent.

Example sentences

  • SHIP-shape, in a seaman-like manner; as "That mast is not rigged ship-shape;" "Put her about ship-shape," &c.
  • No—sir—if I sink, I sink; but d——e, I'll go down ship-shape and with dignity.
  • consider ship shape or might not as the case were and seeing as how you are about to take a bip Captain I'll make so free is to do

How to pronounce “ship shape

Syllables:
ship · shape
Stress:
ship — say this syllable louder and longer.
IPA:
/ˈʃɪpˌʃeɪp/
Listen for:
the stressed /ship/ in the clips above — notice how surrounding sounds blend in natural speech.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce “ship shape”?

“ship shape” is pronounced /ˈʃɪpˌʃeɪp/ (ship · shape). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.

How many syllables are in “ship shape”?

“ship shape” has 2 syllables: ship · shape.

Where is the stress in “ship shape”?

The primary stress in “ship shape” is on “SHIP”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.

What does “ship shape” mean?

Meticulously neat and tidy.

How can I hear “ship shape” used in real sentences?

This page has 6 real-world video examples of “ship shape” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.