How to pronounce spoilsport
Say it like SPOYLS-port. Spoilsport has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPOYLS).
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- SPOYLS
- port
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spoilsport pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPOYLSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- portKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of spoilsport
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPOYLS-pawt.
What does spoilsport mean?
- Someone who puts an end to others' fun, especially harmless fun.
- Like a spoilsport.
Where does spoilsport come from?
From the verbal expression spoil sport (“ruin the amusement”).
Questions about saying spoilsport
How do you pronounce spoilsport?
Say SPOYLS-port. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɔɪlspɔrt/. In British English it is /ˈspɔɪlspɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spoilsport?
Spoilsport has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPOYLS). Broken into parts: SPOYLS · port.
Is spoilsport 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 /ˈspɔɪlspɔːt/ (SPOYLS-pawt).