How to pronounce salesperson
Say it like SAYLZ-pur-sun. Salesperson has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAYLZ).
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- SAYLZ
- pur
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Salesperson 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.
- purGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of salesperson
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SAYLZ-pur-sun.
What does salesperson mean?
- A person whose job is to sell things, often in a shop or store.
Where does salesperson come from?
Compound of sales + person.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying salesperson
How do you pronounce salesperson?
Say SAYLZ-pur-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˈseɪlzˌpɝsən/. In British English it is /ˈseɪlzˌpɜːsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in salesperson?
Salesperson has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAYLZ). Broken into parts: SAYLZ · pur · sun.
Is salesperson 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 /ˈseɪlzˌpɜːsən/ (SAYLZ-pur-sun).