How to pronounce marksmanship
Say it like MARK-smun-ship. Marksmanship has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MARK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈmɑrksmənʃɪp/MARK-smun-ship
UK British/ˈmɑːksmənʃɪp/MAHK-smun-ship
- MARK
- smun
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marksmanship pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MARKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- 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 marksmanship
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAHK-smun-ship.
What does marksmanship mean?
noun
- The ability to shoot accurately at a target.
Where does marksmanship come from?
From marksman + -ship or marks + -manship.
Questions about saying marksmanship
How do you pronounce marksmanship?
Say MARK-smun-ship. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrksmənʃɪp/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːksmənʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marksmanship?
Marksmanship has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MARK). Broken into parts: MARK · smun · ship.
Is marksmanship 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 /ˈmɑːksmənʃɪp/ (MAHK-smun-ship).