How to pronounce brinksmanship
Say it like BRINGK-smun-ship. Brinksmanship has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRINGK).
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- BRINGK
- smun
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brinksmanship pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRINGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- smunKeep 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 brinksmanship
American and British speakers say brinksmanship in essentially the same way: /ˈbrɪŋksmənˌʃɪp/ in the US and /ˈbrɪŋksmənˌʃɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRINGK-smun-ship.
What does brinksmanship mean?
- Alternative form of brinkmanship.
Where does brinksmanship come from?
From brink + -s- + -manship.
Questions about saying brinksmanship
How do you pronounce brinksmanship?
Say BRINGK-smun-ship. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɪŋksmənˌʃɪp/. In British English it is /ˈbrɪŋksmənˌʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brinksmanship?
Brinksmanship has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRINGK). Broken into parts: BRINGK · smun · ship.
Do Americans and Brits say brinksmanship the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbrɪŋksmənˌʃɪp/ and the British form is /ˈbrɪŋksmənˌʃɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.