How to pronounce dealerships
Say it like DEE-ler-ships. Dealerships has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
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- DEE
- ler
- ships
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dealerships 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.
- shipsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dealerships
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DEE-luh-ships.
What does dealerships mean?
- plural of dealership How to pronounce dealership
Questions about saying dealerships
How do you pronounce dealerships?
Say DEE-ler-ships. The American pronunciation is /ˈdilɚˌʃɪps/. In British English it is /ˈdiːləˌʃɪps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dealerships?
Dealerships has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · ler · ships.
Is dealerships 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 /ˈdiːləˌʃɪps/ (DEE-luh-ships).