How to pronounce gamesmanship
Say it like GAYMZ-mun-ship. Gamesmanship has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAYMZ).
- GAYMZ
- mun
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gamesmanship pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAYMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- shipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gamesmanship
American and British speakers say gamesmanship in essentially the same way: /ˈɡeɪmzmənˌʃɪp/ in the US and /ˈɡeɪmzmənˌʃɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAYMZ-mun-ship.
What does gamesmanship mean?
- The use of legal but unsporting tactics to gain an advantage over one’s opponent.“They kept the other team waiting on the field until the last possible moment – that was a clear case of gamesmanship.”
Where does gamesmanship come from?
From game + -s- + -manship or gamesman + -ship.
Questions about saying gamesmanship
How do you pronounce gamesmanship?
Say GAYMZ-mun-ship. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡeɪmzmənˌʃɪp/. In British English it is /ˈɡeɪmzmənˌʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gamesmanship?
Gamesmanship has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAYMZ). Broken into parts: GAYMZ · mun · ship.
Do Americans and Brits say gamesmanship the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡeɪmzmənˌʃɪp/ and the British form is /ˈɡeɪmzmənˌʃɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.