How to pronounce sportster
Say it like SPORTS-ter. Sportster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPORTS).
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- SPORTS
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sportster 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sportster
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPAWTS-tuh.
What does sportster mean?
- A sporty automobile or motorcycle.
Where does sportster come from?
sport + -ster
Questions about saying sportster
How do you pronounce sportster?
Say SPORTS-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɔrtstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈspɔːtstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sportster?
Sportster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPORTS). Broken into parts: SPORTS · ter.
Is sportster 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 /ˈspɔːtstə/ (SPAWTS-tuh).