How do you pronounce "shipwreck"?

In American English: /ˈʃɪprɛk/ (SHIPR-ehk). In British English: /ʃˈɪpɹɛk/ (SH-ipr). In Canadian English: /ˈʃɪprɛk/ (SHIPR-ehk). In Australian English: /ʃˈɪpɹɛk/ (SH-ipr).

Is "shipwreck" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃɪprɛk/ (SHIPR-ehk), while in British English it's /ʃˈɪpɹɛk/ (SH-ipr).

How to Pronounce "shipwreck"

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shipwreck

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/ˈʃɪprɛk/

SHIPR-ehk

Syllable Breakdown

ʃɪprship·ɛkwreck

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