How to pronounce scholarships
Say it like SKOL-er-ships. Scholarships has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOL).
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- SKOL
- er
- ships
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scholarships pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- shipsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of scholarships
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SKOL-uh-ships.
What does scholarships mean?
- plural of scholarship How to pronounce scholarship
Questions about saying scholarships
How do you pronounce scholarships?
Say SKOL-er-ships. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɑlɚˌʃɪps/. In British English it is /ˈskɒləˌʃɪps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scholarships?
Scholarships has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOL). Broken into parts: SKOL · er · ships.
Is scholarships 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 /ˈskɒləˌʃɪps/ (SKOL-uh-ships).