How to pronounce spaceport
Say it like SPAY-sport. Spaceport has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAY).
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- SPAY
- sport
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spaceport pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sportGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of spaceport
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPAY-spawt.
What does spaceport mean?
- A site for launching spacecraft.
Where does spaceport come from?
From space + port; compare airport.
Questions about saying spaceport
How do you pronounce spaceport?
Say SPAY-sport. The American pronunciation is /ˈspeɪˌspɔrt/. In British English it is /ˈspeɪspɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spaceport?
Spaceport has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAY). Broken into parts: SPAY · sport.
Is spaceport 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 /ˈspeɪspɔːt/ (SPAY-spawt).