How Do You Spell SHIPWRECK?

Pronunciation: [ʃˈɪpɹɛk] (IPA)

The spelling of "shipwreck" follows the common rule of "sh" representing the sound /ʃ/ in English. The "i" is pronounced as /ɪ/ and the "p" as /p/. The second syllable contains the combination "pw," which is pronounced as /pw/ and makes the transition from the "p" to the "w" sound smoother. Lastly, the final syllable is pronounced as /rɛk/ to create the word "shipwreck." This word refers to a noun that represents a wrecked or destroyed ship.

SHIPWRECK Meaning and Definition

1. Shipwreck refers to the catastrophic and often accidental destruction or ruin of a ship on or near the water. It occurs when a vessel, either by natural forces such as storms or by human error, encounters difficulties that render it unworthy of navigation. A shipwreck typically involves the complete or partial destruction of the ship, leading to its sinking or stranding.

   Shipwrecks can have significant consequences, including loss of human lives, destruction of valuable cargo, and damage to the marine environment. Historically, shipwrecks have been frequent occurrences due to various factors like treacherous waters, navigational errors, or acts of piracy. In modern times, advancements in maritime technology and safety measures have significantly reduced the number of shipwrecks.

   Shipwrecks often hold historical and archaeological significance, serving as windows into the past. They can preserve valuable artifacts, such as pottery, weapons, or even entire cargo loads, which provide insight into trade, culture, and technology of the time. Many shipwrecks have become popular sites for underwater exploration, diving tourism, and underwater archaeology.

   Metaphorically, shipwreck can also refer to a situation or event that leads to ruin or failure. This usage emphasizes the idea of complete destruction, devastation, or collapse, akin to the fate of a ship after a wreck. Additionally, shipwreck can be used to express the state of being physically or emotionally devastated or ruined, similar to a ship stranded on rocky shores.

2. • The loss or destruction of a ship at sea by foundering, striking on rocks or shoals, or by other means; destruction; miscarriage.

   • To destroy, as a ship; to throw, as into distress or difficulty.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for SHIPWRECK *

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Other Common Misspellings for SHIPWRECK

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• shipwrwek

Etymology of SHIPWRECK

The word "shipwreck" comes from the combination of two Old English words: "scip", which means "ship", and "wrecan", which means "to drive". The term originally referred to the act of driving a ship onto the shore or rocks, resulting in its destruction. Over time, the word evolved to specifically denote the destruction or loss of a ship as a result of a maritime accident or disaster.

Similar spelling words for SHIPWRECK

• shipwrecked,
• shipwright,
• ship-breaker.

Plural form of SHIPWRECK is SHIPWRECKS

Conjugate verb Shipwreck

CONDITIONAL

I would shipwreck

you would shipwreck

he/she/it would shipwreck

we would shipwreck

they would shipwreck

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be shipwrecking

you would be shipwrecking

he/she/it would be shipwrecking

we would be shipwrecking

they would be shipwrecking

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have shipwreck

you would have shipwreck

he/she/it would have shipwreck

we would have shipwreck

they would have shipwreck

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been shipwrecking

you would have been shipwrecking

he/she/it would have been shipwrecking

we would have been shipwrecking

they would have been shipwrecking

FUTURE

I will shipwreck

you will shipwreck

he/she/it will shipwreck

we will shipwreck

they will shipwreck

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be shipwrecking

you will be shipwrecking

he/she/it will be shipwrecking

we will be shipwrecking

they will be shipwrecking

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have shipwrecked

you will have shipwrecked

he/she/it will have shipwrecked

we will have shipwrecked

they will have shipwrecked

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been shipwrecking

you will have been shipwrecking

he/she/it will have been shipwrecking

we will have been shipwrecking

they will have been shipwrecking

IMPERATIVE

you shipwreck

we let´s shipwreck

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to shipwreck

PAST

I shipwrecked

you shipwrecked

he/she/it shipwrecked

we shipwrecked

they shipwrecked

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was shipwrecking

you were shipwrecking

he/she/it was shipwrecking

we were shipwrecking

they were shipwrecking

PAST PARTICIPLE

shipwrecked

PAST PERFECT

I had shipwrecked

you had shipwrecked

he/she/it had shipwrecked

we had shipwrecked

they had shipwrecked

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been shipwrecking

you had been shipwrecking

he/she/it had been shipwrecking

we had been shipwrecking

they had been shipwrecking

PRESENT

I shipwreck

you shipwreck

he/she/it shipwrecks

we shipwreck

they shipwreck

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am shipwrecking

you are shipwrecking

he/she/it is shipwrecking

we are shipwrecking

they are shipwrecking

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

shipwrecking

PRESENT PERFECT

I have shipwrecked

you have shipwrecked

he/she/it has shipwrecked

we have shipwrecked

they have shipwrecked

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been shipwrecking

you have been shipwrecking

he/she/it has been shipwrecking

we have been shipwrecking

they have been shipwrecking

I would have shipwrecked

we would have shipwrecked

you would have shipwrecked

he/she/it would have shipwrecked

they would have shipwrecked