How to pronounce scorekeeping
Say it like SKOR-kee-ping. Scorekeeping has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOR).
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- SKOR
- kee
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scorekeeping pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- keeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of scorekeeping
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKAW-kee-ping.
What does scorekeeping mean?
- The keeping of score.
Where does scorekeeping come from?
From score + keeping.
Questions about saying scorekeeping
How do you pronounce scorekeeping?
Say SKOR-kee-ping. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɔrˌkipɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈskɔːˌkiːpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scorekeeping?
Scorekeeping has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOR). Broken into parts: SKOR · kee · ping.
Is scorekeeping 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 /ˈskɔːˌkiːpɪŋ/ (SKAW-kee-ping).