How to pronounce authorship
Say it like AW-ther-ship. Authorship has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
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- AW
- ther
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Authorship pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- therKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- shipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of authorship
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: OTH-uh-ship.
What does authorship mean?
- The quality or state of being an author; the function or dignity of an author.
- The source; the origin; the origination.“We are unaware of the authorship of this book.”
Where does authorship come from?
From author + -ship.
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Questions about saying authorship
How do you pronounce authorship?
Say AW-ther-ship. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔθɚˌʃɪp/. In British English it is /ˈɒθəˌʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in authorship?
Authorship has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · ther · ship.
Is authorship pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɒθəˌʃɪp/ (OTH-uh-ship).