How to pronounce sonship
Say it like SUHN-ship. Sonship has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN).
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- SUHN
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sonship pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- shipKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sonship
American and British speakers say sonship in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌnʃɪp/ in the US and /ˈsʌnʃɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHN-ship.
What does sonship mean?
- The position or state of being a son.
Where does sonship come from?
From son + -ship.
Questions about saying sonship
How do you pronounce sonship?
Say SUHN-ship. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌnʃɪp/. In British English it is /ˈsʌnʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sonship?
Sonship has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN). Broken into parts: SUHN · ship.
Do Americans and Brits say sonship the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌnʃɪp/ and the British form is /ˈsʌnʃɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.