How to pronounce chairmanship
Say it like CHAIR-mun-ship. Chairmanship has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAIR).
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- CHAIR
- mun
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chairmanship pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- munKeep 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 chairmanship
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHAIR-mun-ship.
What does chairmanship mean?
- The office, or the term, of a chairman.
Where does chairmanship come from?
From chairman + -ship.
Questions about saying chairmanship
How do you pronounce chairmanship?
Say CHAIR-mun-ship. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɛrmənˌʃɪp/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɛəmənˌʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chairmanship?
Chairmanship has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAIR). Broken into parts: CHAIR · mun · ship.
Is chairmanship 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 /ˈtʃɛəmənˌʃɪp/ (CHAIR-mun-ship).