How to pronounce sportier
Say it like SPOR-tee-er. Sportier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPOR).
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- SPOR
- tee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sportier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sportier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPAW-tee-uh.
What does sportier mean?
- comparative form of sporty: more sporty How to pronounce sporty
Words that rhyme with sportier
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sportier.
Questions about saying sportier
How do you pronounce sportier?
Say SPOR-tee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɔrtiɚ/. In British English it is /ˈspɔːtiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sportier?
Sportier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPOR). Broken into parts: SPOR · tee · er.
Is sportier 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 /ˈspɔːtiə/ (SPAW-tee-uh).