How to pronounce readership
Say it like REE-der-ship. Readership has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- der
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Readership pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- derKeep 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 readership
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: REE-duh-ship.
What does readership mean?
- The collected readers of a publication.“The village newspaper has a readership of only 200 people.”
- The role or office of a reader.
Where does readership come from?
From reader + -ship.
Words that rhyme with readership
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of readership.
Questions about saying readership
How do you pronounce readership?
Say REE-der-ship. The American pronunciation is /ˈridɚˌʃɪp/. In British English it is /ˈriːdəˌʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in readership?
Readership has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · der · ship.
Is readership 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 /ˈriːdəˌʃɪp/ (REE-duh-ship).