How to pronounce rulership
Say it like ROO-ler-ship. Rulership has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
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- ROO
- ler
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rulership pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- lerKeep 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 rulership
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ROO-luh-ship.
What does rulership mean?
- A position in which one rules or has sovereignty over others.
Where does rulership come from?
From ruler + -ship.
Questions about saying rulership
How do you pronounce rulership?
Say ROO-ler-ship. The American pronunciation is /ˈrulərʃɪp/. In British English it is /ˈruːləʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rulership?
Rulership has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · ler · ship.
Is rulership 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 /ˈruːləʃɪp/ (ROO-luh-ship).