How to pronounce horsemanship
Say it like HOR-smun-ship. Horsemanship has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOR).
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- HOR
- smun
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Horsemanship pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- smunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- shipKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of horsemanship
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAW-smun-ship.
What does horsemanship mean?
- The skill of horseriding, and sometimes of training and managing horses.“The retired cowboy showed off his horsemanship by doing tricks in the saddle.”
Where does horsemanship come from?
From horseman + -ship.
Questions about saying horsemanship
How do you pronounce horsemanship?
Say HOR-smun-ship. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔrsmənʃɪp/. In British English it is /ˈhɔːsmənʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in horsemanship?
Horsemanship has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOR). Broken into parts: HOR · smun · ship.
Is horsemanship 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 /ˈhɔːsmənʃɪp/ (HAW-smun-ship).