How Do You Spell SHRIMP?

Pronunciation: [ʃɹˈɪmp] (IPA)

The word "shrimp" is spelled using the English letter combination "sh" which represents the voiced postalveolar fricative sound /ʃ/, followed by the letter "r" representing the alveolar approximant sound /ɹ/, and then the letters "i", "m", and "p" representing the short vowel sound /ɪ/, the labial nasal sound /m/, and the unvoiced bilabial plosive /p/ respectively. In International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) notation, the word "shrimp" can be transcribed as /ʃrɪmp/.

SHRIMP Meaning and Definition

  1. A shrimp refers to a small, marine crustacean that belongs to the Decapoda order, which also includes crayfish, lobsters, and crabs. Shrimp are characterized by their elongated and slender bodies usually measuring a few centimeters to a few inches in length. They possess a hard, segmented exoskeleton, a flexible abdomen, and multiple pairs of appendages. Varying species exhibit a diverse range of colors, including pale, translucent, pink, brown, or green tones. Shrimp are extensively distributed worldwide, inhabiting both saltwater and freshwater environments.

    Shrimp are renowned for their delicate and succulent flesh, making them highly sought after as a culinary ingredient across various cuisines. They are often prepared by boiling, grilling, frying, or sautéing, and are included in a wide array of dishes such as salads, pastas, soups, stir-fries, and sushi. Due to their versatility and distinct flavor, shrimp hold significant economic value in the seafood industry.

    Furthermore, shrimp also serve as a key component of ecological food chains, representing an essential food source for numerous larger marine organisms. They display varying behaviors and feeding habits depending on the species, with some feeding by scavenging on decaying organic matter, while others are active hunters preying on smaller organisms. Shrimp exhibit an intricate and fascinating life cycle, involving distinct larval stages before reaching adulthood, and they are known for their ability to reproduce rapidly under favorable conditions.

  2. Anything very small of its kind; a small shell-fish, allied to the lobster; a little wrinkled man.

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

Top Common Misspellings for SHRIMP *

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Other Common Misspellings for SHRIMP

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Etymology of SHRIMP

The word "shrimp" has an interesting etymology. It originated from the Old English word "scrimpan", which meant "to shrink". This is because shrimps have a tendency to curl up when cooked, resembling the act of shrinking. In Middle English, the term evolved to "shrimpe", which originally referred to any small crustacean or other small creature. Over time, it became specifically associated with the edible crustaceans we now refer to as "shrimp". The etymology of "shrimp" illustrates how the visual characteristics of the animal influenced the name it was given.

Similar spelling words for SHRIMP

Plural form of SHRIMP is SHRIMPS

Conjugate verb Shrimp

CONDITIONAL

I would shrimp
you would shrimp
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we would shrimp
they would shrimp

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be shrimping
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have shrimp
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been shrimping
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FUTURE

I will shrimp
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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be shrimping
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FUTURE PERFECT

I will have shrimped
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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IMPERATIVE

you shrimp
we let´s shrimp

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to shrimp

PAST

I shrimped
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PAST CONTINUOUS

I was shrimping
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PAST PARTICIPLE

shrimped

PAST PERFECT

I had shrimped
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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been shrimping
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PRESENT

I shrimp
you shrimp
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PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am shrimping
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

shrimping

PRESENT PERFECT

I have shrimped
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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been shrimping
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