How to pronounce ministership
Say it like MIN-ih-ster-ship. Ministership has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN).
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- MIN
- ih
- ster
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ministership pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sterKeep 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 ministership
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MIN-ih-stuh-ship.
What does ministership mean?
- The position held by a minister
Where does ministership come from?
From minister + -ship.
Questions about saying ministership
How do you pronounce ministership?
Say MIN-ih-ster-ship. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪnɪstɚʃɪp/. In British English it is /ˈmɪnɪstəʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ministership?
Ministership has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN). Broken into parts: MIN · ih · ster · ship.
Is ministership 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 /ˈmɪnɪstəʃɪp/ (MIN-ih-stuh-ship).