How to pronounce sportsmanlike
Say it like SPORT-smun-lyke. Sportsmanlike has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPORT).
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- SPORT
- smun
- lyke
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sportsmanlike pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPORTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- smunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lykeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of sportsmanlike
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPAWT-smun-lyke.
What does sportsmanlike mean?
- Demonstrating good sportsmanship, behaving in an honorable and appropriate manner.
Where does sportsmanlike come from?
From sportsman + -like.
Questions about saying sportsmanlike
How do you pronounce sportsmanlike?
Say SPORT-smun-lyke. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɔrtsmənlaɪk/. In British English it is /ˈspɔːtsmənlaɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sportsmanlike?
Sportsmanlike has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPORT). Broken into parts: SPORT · smun · lyke.
Is sportsmanlike 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 /ˈspɔːtsmənlaɪk/ (SPAWT-smun-lyke).