How to pronounce sponsors
Say it like SPON-serz. Sponsors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPON).
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US American/ˈspɑnsɚz/SPON-serz
UK British/ˈspɒnsəz/SPON-suz
- SPON
- serz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sponsors 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.
- serzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sponsors
- 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-suz.
What does sponsors mean?
noun
- plural of sponsor How to pronounce sponsor
- third-person singular simple present indicative of sponsor How to pronounce sponsor
Questions about saying sponsors
How do you pronounce sponsors?
Say SPON-serz. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɑnsɚz/. In British English it is /ˈspɒnsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sponsors?
Sponsors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPON). Broken into parts: SPON · serz.
Is sponsors 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 /ˈspɒnsəz/ (SPON-suz).