How to pronounce ridership
Say it like RY-der-ship. Ridership has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY).
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- RY
- der
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ridership pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- shipKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ridership
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RY-duh-ship.
What does ridership mean?
- The people who ride a form of transportation.“The bus company was going bankrupt because their ridership was too small.”
- The position or office of a rider.
Where does ridership come from?
From rider + -ship. Compare Middle English ridership, rydershipe; apparently re-formed.
Questions about saying ridership
How do you pronounce ridership?
Say RY-der-ship. The American pronunciation is /ˈraɪdərʃɪp/. In British English it is /ˈraɪdəʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ridership?
Ridership has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY). Broken into parts: RY · der · ship.
Is ridership 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 /ˈraɪdəʃɪp/ (RY-duh-ship).