How to pronounce sportsperson
Say it like SPORTS-pur-sun. Sportsperson has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPORTS).
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- SPORTS
- pur
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sportsperson 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.
- purKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sportsperson
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPAWTS-pur-sun.
What does sportsperson mean?
- Someone who plays sport, regardless of gender.
Where does sportsperson come from?
From sports + -person.
Questions about saying sportsperson
How do you pronounce sportsperson?
Say SPORTS-pur-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɔrtspɝsən/. In British English it is /ˈspɔːtspɜːsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sportsperson?
Sportsperson has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPORTS). Broken into parts: SPORTS · pur · sun.
Is sportsperson 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 /ˈspɔːtspɜːsən/ (SPAWTS-pur-sun).