How to pronounce allyship
Say it like AL-eye-ship. Allyship has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- eye
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allyship pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eyeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- shipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of allyship
American and British speakers say allyship in essentially the same way: /ˈælaɪˌʃɪp/ in the US and /ˈælaɪˌʃɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-eye-ship.
What does allyship mean?
- The role or status of being an ally.
Where does allyship come from?
From ally + -ship.
Questions about saying allyship
How do you pronounce allyship?
Say AL-eye-ship. The American pronunciation is /ˈælaɪˌʃɪp/. In British English it is /ˈælaɪˌʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allyship?
Allyship has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · eye · ship.
Do Americans and Brits say allyship the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈælaɪˌʃɪp/ and the British form is /ˈælaɪˌʃɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.