How to pronounce sportsman
Say it like SPORTS-mun. Sportsman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPORTS).
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- SPORTS
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sportsman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPORTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sportsman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPAWTS-mun.
What does sportsman mean?
- A man who engages in sports; an athlete.
- A man who engages in country sports, such as hunting or fishing.
- A man who exhibits good sportsmanship, or who exhibits sportsmanship as specified (good or bad).
Where does sportsman come from?
From sports + -man.
Questions about saying sportsman
How do you pronounce sportsman?
Say SPORTS-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɔrtsmən/. In British English it is /ˈspɔːtsmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sportsman?
Sportsman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPORTS). Broken into parts: SPORTS · mun.
Is sportsman 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 /ˈspɔːtsmən/ (SPAWTS-mun).