How to pronounce apprenticeship
Say it like uh-PREN-tus-ship. Apprenticeship has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PREN).
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- uh
- PREN
- tus
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apprenticeship pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PRENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- shipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of apprenticeship
American and British speakers say apprenticeship in essentially the same way: /əˈprɛntəsˌʃɪp/ in the US and /əˈprɛntəsˌʃɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PREN-tus-ship.
What does apprenticeship mean?
- The condition of, or the time served by, an apprentice.
- The system by which a person learning a craft or trade is instructed by a master for a set time under set conditions.
Where does apprenticeship come from?
From apprentice + -ship.
Questions about saying apprenticeship
How do you pronounce apprenticeship?
Say uh-PREN-tus-ship. The American pronunciation is /əˈprɛntəsˌʃɪp/. In British English it is /əˈprɛntəsˌʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apprenticeship?
Apprenticeship has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PREN). Broken into parts: uh · PREN · tus · ship.
Do Americans and Brits say apprenticeship the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈprɛntəsˌʃɪp/ and the British form is /əˈprɛntəsˌʃɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.