How to pronounce connoisseurship
Say it like kon-uh-SUR-ship. Connoisseurship has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SUR).
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- kon
- uh
- SUR
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Connoisseurship pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- konGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- shipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of connoisseurship
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-uh-SUR-ship.
What does connoisseurship mean?
- The state or act of being a connoisseur.
Where does connoisseurship come from?
From connoisseur + -ship.
Questions about saying connoisseurship
How do you pronounce connoisseurship?
Say kon-uh-SUR-ship. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑnəˈsɝˌʃɪp/. In British English it is /ˌkɒnəˈsɜːˌʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in connoisseurship?
Connoisseurship has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SUR). Broken into parts: kon · uh · SUR · ship.
Is connoisseurship 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 /ˌkɒnəˈsɜːˌʃɪp/ (kon-uh-SUR-ship).