How to pronounce spaceports
Say it like SPAYS-ports. Spaceports has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAYS).
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- SPAYS
- ports
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spaceports pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPAYSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- portsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of spaceports
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPAYS-pawts.
What does spaceports mean?
- plural of spaceport How to pronounce spaceport
Questions about saying spaceports
How do you pronounce spaceports?
Say SPAYS-ports. The American pronunciation is /ˈspeɪsˌpɔrts/. In British English it is /ˈspeɪsˌpɔːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spaceports?
Spaceports has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAYS). Broken into parts: SPAYS · ports.
Is spaceports 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 /ˈspeɪsˌpɔːts/ (SPAYS-pawts).