How to pronounce mentorship
Say it like MEN-ter-ship. Mentorship has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEN).
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- MEN
- ter
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mentorship pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- shipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mentorship
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MEN-tuh-ship.
What does mentorship mean?
- The role or state of being a mentor.
Where does mentorship come from?
From mentor + -ship.
Questions about saying mentorship
How do you pronounce mentorship?
Say MEN-ter-ship. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛntɚˌʃɪp/. In British English it is /ˈmɛntəˌʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mentorship?
Mentorship has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEN). Broken into parts: MEN · ter · ship.
Is mentorship 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 /ˈmɛntəˌʃɪp/ (MEN-tuh-ship).