How to pronounce premiership
Say it like preh-MEER-ship. Premiership has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEER).
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- preh
- MEER
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Premiership pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- MEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of premiership
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: preh-MEER-ship.
What does premiership mean?
- the office of premier
Where does premiership come from?
From premier + -ship.
Questions about saying premiership
How do you pronounce premiership?
Say preh-MEER-ship. The American pronunciation is /prɛˈmɪrˌʃɪp/. In British English it is /prɛˈmɪəˌʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in premiership?
Premiership has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEER). Broken into parts: preh · MEER · ship.
Is premiership 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 /prɛˈmɪəˌʃɪp/ (preh-MEER-ship).