How to pronounce sportsmen
Say it like SPORTS-min. Sportsmen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPORTS).
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- SPORTS
- min
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sportsmen 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.
- minKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sportsmen
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPAWTS-min.
What does sportsmen mean?
- plural of sportsman How to pronounce sportsman
Questions about saying sportsmen
How do you pronounce sportsmen?
Say SPORTS-min. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɔrtsmɪn/. In British English it is /ˈspɔːtsmɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sportsmen?
Sportsmen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPORTS). Broken into parts: SPORTS · min.
Is sportsmen 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 /ˈspɔːtsmɪn/ (SPAWTS-min).