How to pronounce kingship
Say it like KING-ship. Kingship has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KING).
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- KING
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kingship pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shipKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of kingship
American and British speakers say kingship in essentially the same way: /ˈkɪŋʃɪp/ in the US and /ˈkɪŋʃɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: KING-ship.
What does kingship mean?
- The dignity, rank, or office of a king; the state of being a king.
- A monarchy.
- The territory or dominion of a king; a kingdom.
Where does kingship come from?
From king + -ship.
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Questions about saying kingship
How do you pronounce kingship?
Say KING-ship. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪŋʃɪp/. In British English it is /ˈkɪŋʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kingship?
Kingship has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KING). Broken into parts: KING · ship.
Do Americans and Brits say kingship the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɪŋʃɪp/ and the British form is /ˈkɪŋʃɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.