How to pronounce salesmanship
Say it like SAYLZ-mun-ship. Salesmanship has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAYLZ).
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- SAYLZ
- mun
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Salesmanship pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAYLZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- shipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of salesmanship
American and British speakers say salesmanship in essentially the same way: /ˈseɪlzmənˌʃɪp/ in the US and /ˈseɪlzmənˌʃɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAYLZ-mun-ship.
What does salesmanship mean?
- The art or skill of selling products, services or ideas through persuasion and effective communication.
- A position as salesman.
Where does salesmanship come from?
From salesman + -ship.
Questions about saying salesmanship
How do you pronounce salesmanship?
Say SAYLZ-mun-ship. The American pronunciation is /ˈseɪlzmənˌʃɪp/. In British English it is /ˈseɪlzmənˌʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in salesmanship?
Salesmanship has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAYLZ). Broken into parts: SAYLZ · mun · ship.
Do Americans and Brits say salesmanship the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈseɪlzmənˌʃɪp/ and the British form is /ˈseɪlzmənˌʃɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.