How to pronounce dealership
Say it like DEE-ler-ship. Dealership has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
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- DEE
- ler
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dealership pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- shipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dealership
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DEE-luh-ship.
What does dealership mean?
- A place that sells items, especially cars.“I visited the car dealership today.”
Where does dealership come from?
From dealer + -ship.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying dealership
How do you pronounce dealership?
Say DEE-ler-ship. The American pronunciation is /ˈdilɚˌʃɪp/. In British English it is /ˈdiːləʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dealership?
Dealership has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · ler · ship.
Is dealership 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 /ˈdiːləʃɪp/ (DEE-luh-ship).