How to pronounce showmanship
Say it like SHOH-mun-ship. Showmanship has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOH).
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- SHOH
- mun
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Showmanship pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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 showmanship
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SHOH-mun-ship.
What does showmanship mean?
- The quality or skill of giving an engaging or compelling performance; a stage presence.“The act was clean and well-rehearsed, but the performers lacked the showmanship that would have made it great.”
Where does showmanship come from?
From showman + -ship.
Questions about saying showmanship
How do you pronounce showmanship?
Say SHOH-mun-ship. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃoʊmənˌʃɪp/. In British English it is /ˈʃəʊmənˌʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in showmanship?
Showmanship has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOH). Broken into parts: SHOH · mun · ship.
Is showmanship pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈʃəʊmənˌʃɪp/ (SHOH-mun-ship).