How to pronounce eldership
Say it like EL-der-ship. Eldership has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL).
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- EL
- der
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eldership pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- shipKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of eldership
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EL-duh-ship.
What does eldership mean?
- The position of being elder or senior; seniority, precedence of birth, primogeniture.
- The personality of an elderly person.
- The office or position of elder in a church.
Where does eldership come from?
From elder + -ship. The Lithuanian sense is a calque of Lithuanian seniūnija.
Questions about saying eldership
How do you pronounce eldership?
Say EL-der-ship. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛldɚʃɪp/. In British English it is /ˈɛldəʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eldership?
Eldership has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL). Broken into parts: EL · der · ship.
Is eldership 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 /ˈɛldəʃɪp/ (EL-duh-ship).