Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cruise ship

/ˈkɹuːz ʃɪp/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.14 in modern English

Syllables
cruise -ship
IPA
/ˈkɹuːz ʃɪp/
17
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A passenger ship used for pleasure voyages, where the voyage itself and the ship's amenities are considered an essential part of the experience.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈkɹuːz ʃɪp/

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Questions

How do you pronounce cruise ship?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkɹuːz ʃɪp/.
What does cruise ship mean?
A passenger ship used for pleasure voyages, where the voyage itself and the ship's amenities are considered an essential part of the experience.

How to pronounce cruise ship

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