How to pronounce sponsorship
Say it like SPON-ser-ship. Sponsorship has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPON).
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- SPON
- ser
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sponsorship 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.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- shipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sponsorship
- 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-suh-ship.
What does sponsorship mean?
- the act of sponsoring (either officially or financially)
Where does sponsorship come from?
From sponsor + -ship.
Questions about saying sponsorship
How do you pronounce sponsorship?
Say SPON-ser-ship. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɑnsɚˌʃɪp/. In British English it is /ˈspɒnsəˌʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sponsorship?
Sponsorship has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPON). Broken into parts: SPON · ser · ship.
Is sponsorship 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 /ˈspɒnsəˌʃɪp/ (SPON-suh-ship).