How to pronounce sponsoring
Say it like SPON-suh-ring. Sponsoring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPON).
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- SPON
- suh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sponsoring 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sponsoring
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SPON-suh-ring.
What does sponsoring mean?
- present participle and gerund of sponsor How to pronounce sponsor
Questions about saying sponsoring
How do you pronounce sponsoring?
Say SPON-suh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɑnsərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈspɒnsərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sponsoring?
Sponsoring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPON). Broken into parts: SPON · suh · ring.
Is sponsoring pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈspɒnsərɪŋ/ (SPON-suh-ring).