How to pronounce businessperson
Say it like BIZ-nuh-spur-sun. Businessperson has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIZ).
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- BIZ
- nuh
- spur
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Businessperson pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- spurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of businessperson
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BIZ-nuh-spur-sun.
What does businessperson mean?
- A person in business, or one who works at a commercial institution.
Where does businessperson come from?
From business + person.
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Questions about saying businessperson
How do you pronounce businessperson?
Say BIZ-nuh-spur-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪznəˌspɝsən/. In British English it is /ˈbɪznəˌspɜːsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in businessperson?
Businessperson has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIZ). Broken into parts: BIZ · nuh · spur · sun.
Is businessperson 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 /ˈbɪznəˌspɜːsən/ (BIZ-nuh-spur-sun).