How to pronounce sponsored
Say it like SPON-serd. Sponsored has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPON).
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US American/ˈspɑnsɚd/SPON-serd
UK British/ˈspɒnsəd/SPON-sud
- SPON
- serd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sponsored pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- serdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sponsored
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SPON-sud.
What does sponsored mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of sponsor How to pronounce sponsor
- Financially supported by a sponsor.“I am doing a sponsored walk for charity.”
Questions about saying sponsored
How do you pronounce sponsored?
Say SPON-serd. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɑnsɚd/. In British English it is /ˈspɒnsəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sponsored?
Sponsored has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPON). Broken into parts: SPON · serd.
Is sponsored 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 /ˈspɒnsəd/ (SPON-sud).