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.

Etymology of SCHIPPERS

The word schippers comes from the Dutch language. Its etymology can be traced back to the Middle Dutch word scipper or scippe, which means shipper or captain of a ship. It is derived from the Old Dutch word scif, meaning ship. Over time, the word evolved into schipper, which is the modern Dutch term for shipper or skipper.

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