How to pronounce belongership
Say it like bih-LAWNG-er-ship. Belongership has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAWNG).
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- bih
- LAWNG
- er
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Belongership pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LAWNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- shipKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of belongership
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: bih-LONG-uh-ship.
What does belongership mean?
- The status of belonger.
Where does belongership come from?
From belonger + -ship.
Questions about saying belongership
How do you pronounce belongership?
Say bih-LAWNG-er-ship. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈlɔŋɚʃɪp/. In British English it is /bɪˈlɒŋəʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in belongership?
Belongership has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAWNG). Broken into parts: bih · LAWNG · er · ship.
Is belongership 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 /bɪˈlɒŋəʃɪp/ (bih-LONG-uh-ship).