How to pronounce manship
Say it like MAN-ship. Manship has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN).
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- MAN
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manship pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- shipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of manship
American and British speakers say manship in essentially the same way: /ˈmænˌʃɪp/ in the US and /ˈmænˌʃɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAN-ship.
What does manship mean?
- The characteristic of being a man; maleness; masculinity; manliness; manhood.
Where does manship come from?
From Middle English manship (“position of honor; respect; courtesy; manly spirit or conduct; humanity; human condition”), from Old English mansċipe (“humanity, courtesy”), equivalent to man + -ship.
Questions about saying manship
How do you pronounce manship?
Say MAN-ship. The American pronunciation is /ˈmænˌʃɪp/. In British English it is /ˈmænˌʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manship?
Manship has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN). Broken into parts: MAN · ship.
Do Americans and Brits say manship the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmænˌʃɪp/ and the British form is /ˈmænˌʃɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.