How to pronounce newsperson
Say it like NOOZ-per-sun. Newsperson has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOOZ).
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- NOOZ
- per
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Newsperson pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of newsperson
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: NYOOZ-puh-sun.
What does newsperson mean?
- A person involved in the gathering or delivery of news: a reporter or journalist.“Several prominent newspeople have lost their jobs recently.”
Where does newsperson come from?
From news + person.
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Questions about saying newsperson
How do you pronounce newsperson?
Say NOOZ-per-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˈnuzpɚsən/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːzpəsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in newsperson?
Newsperson has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOOZ). Broken into parts: NOOZ · per · sun.
Is newsperson 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 /ˈnjuːzpəsən/ (NYOOZ-puh-sun).