How Do You Spell SCHIPPERS?
Pronunciation: [ʃˈɪpəz] (IPA) 
The spelling of "schippers" can be a challenge for those who are not familiar with the Dutch language. The word is pronounced as /ˈsxɪpərs/ according to the IPA phonetic transcription. The first two letters "sch" represent a combination of sounds that are not typically found in English. The "i" in the middle is pronounced as "ih" while the final "s" is pronounced as a soft "s". The word means "shipper" in English and refers to someone who operates or owns a ship.
