How to pronounce sportswriter
Say it like SPORTS-ry-ter. Sportswriter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPORTS).
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- SPORTS
- ry
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sportswriter 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.
- ryGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sportswriter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SPAWTS-ry-tuh.
What does sportswriter mean?
- Alternative form of sports writer (journalist who specializes in sports).
Where does sportswriter come from?
From sports + writer.
Questions about saying sportswriter
How do you pronounce sportswriter?
Say SPORTS-ry-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɔrtsˌraɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈspɔːtsˌraɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sportswriter?
Sportswriter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPORTS). Broken into parts: SPORTS · ry · ter.
Is sportswriter 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 /ˈspɔːtsˌraɪtə/ (SPAWTS-ry-tuh).