How to pronounce sportswriters
Say it like SPORTS-ry-terz. Sportswriters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPORTS).
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- SPORTS
- ry
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sportswriters 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sportswriters
- 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-tuz.
What does sportswriters mean?
- plural of sportswriter How to pronounce sportswriter
Questions about saying sportswriters
How do you pronounce sportswriters?
Say SPORTS-ry-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɔrtsˌraɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈspɔːtsˌraɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sportswriters?
Sportswriters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPORTS). Broken into parts: SPORTS · ry · terz.
Is sportswriters 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 /ˈspɔːtsˌraɪtəz/ (SPAWTS-ry-tuz).