How to pronounce fellowship
Say it like FEL-oh-ship. Fellowship has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEL).
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- FEL
- oh
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fellowship pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- shipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fellowship
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FEL-oh-ship.
What does fellowship mean?
- an association of people who share common beliefs or activities“the message was addressed not just to employees but to every member of the company family”“the church welcomed new members into its fellowship”
- the state of being with someone“he missed their company”“he enjoyed the society of his friends”
- money granted (by a university or foundation or other agency) for advanced study or research
Where does fellowship come from?
From Middle English felowschipe, felawshipe, felaȝschyp, equivalent to fellow + -ship; or perhaps adapted from Old Norse félagskapr, félagsskapr (“fellowship”).
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Questions about saying fellowship
How do you pronounce fellowship?
Say FEL-oh-ship. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛloʊˌʃɪp/. In British English it is /ˈfɛləʊˌʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fellowship?
Fellowship has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEL). Broken into parts: FEL · oh · ship.
Is fellowship pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈfɛləʊˌʃɪp/ (FEL-oh-ship).