How to pronounce citizenship
Say it like SIT-ih-zun-ship. Citizenship has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIT).
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- SIT
- ih
- zun
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Citizenship pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zunKeep 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 citizenship
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SIT-ih-zun-ship.
What does citizenship mean?
- the status of a citizen with rights and duties
- conduct as a citizen“award for good citizenship”
Where does citizenship come from?
From citizen + -ship.
Questions about saying citizenship
How do you pronounce citizenship?
Say SIT-ih-zun-ship. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪtɪzənˌʃɪp/. In British English it is /ˈsɪtɪzənˌʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in citizenship?
Citizenship has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIT). Broken into parts: SIT · ih · zun · ship.
Is citizenship pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈsɪtɪzənˌʃɪp/ (SIT-ih-zun-ship).