How to pronounce unsportsmanlike
Say it like un-SPORT-smun-lyke. Unsportsmanlike has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPORT).
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- un
- SPORT
- smun
- lyke
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unsportsmanlike pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SPORTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- smunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lykeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of unsportsmanlike
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: un-SPAWT-smun-lyke.
What does unsportsmanlike mean?
- Violating the accepted standards of sportsmanship.
Where does unsportsmanlike come from?
From un- + sportsmanlike.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying unsportsmanlike
How do you pronounce unsportsmanlike?
Say un-SPORT-smun-lyke. The American pronunciation is /ənˈspɔrtsmənˌlaɪk/. In British English it is /ənˈspɔːtsmənˌlaɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unsportsmanlike?
Unsportsmanlike has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPORT). Broken into parts: un · SPORT · smun · lyke.
Is unsportsmanlike 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 /ənˈspɔːtsmənˌlaɪk/ (un-SPAWT-smun-lyke).