How to pronounce sportswear
Say it like SPORTS-wair. Sportswear has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPORTS).
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- SPORTS
- wair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sportswear 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.
- wairGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of sportswear
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPAWTS-wair.
What does sportswear mean?
- Casual clothing that is comfortable to wear when exercising or partaking in sport; activewear.
Where does sportswear come from?
From sports + -wear.
Questions about saying sportswear
How do you pronounce sportswear?
Say SPORTS-wair. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɔrtsˌwɛr/. In British English it is /ˈspɔːtsˌwɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sportswear?
Sportswear has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPORTS). Broken into parts: SPORTS · wair.
Is sportswear 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 /ˈspɔːtsˌwɛə/ (SPAWTS-wair).