How to pronounce sponsorships
Say it like SPON-ser-ships. Sponsorships has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPON).
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- SPON
- ser
- ships
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sponsorships 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.
- shipsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sponsorships
- 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-ships.
What does sponsorships mean?
- plural of sponsorship How to pronounce sponsorship
Questions about saying sponsorships
How do you pronounce sponsorships?
Say SPON-ser-ships. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɑnsɚˌʃɪps/. In British English it is /ˈspɒnsəˌʃɪps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sponsorships?
Sponsorships has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPON). Broken into parts: SPON · ser · ships.
Is sponsorships 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 /ˈspɒnsəˌʃɪps/ (SPON-suh-ships).