How to pronounce listenership
Say it like LIS-uh-ner-ship. Listenership has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIS).
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- LIS
- uh
- ner
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Listenership pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nerKeep 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 listenership
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LIS-uh-nuh-ship.
What does listenership mean?
- The audience that listens to a certain form or genre of audio material (specifically (Internet, radio), an audio broadcast such as a radio program or a podcast).
- The act of paying attention to a conversation or speech; listening.
Where does listenership come from?
From listener + -ship (suffix denoting a property or state of being).
Questions about saying listenership
How do you pronounce listenership?
Say LIS-uh-ner-ship. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪsənɚʃɪp/. In British English it is /ˈlɪsənəʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in listenership?
Listenership has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIS). Broken into parts: LIS · uh · ner · ship.
Is listenership 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 /ˈlɪsənəʃɪp/ (LIS-uh-nuh-ship).