English pronunciation · Words Starting with S
Sports Pronunciation
Sports is pronounced SPAWRTS, IPA /ˈspɔrts/.
SPAWRTS
US /ˈspɔrts/ · UK /ˈspɔːts/
Syllables: SPAWRTS (1 syllable)
noun (plural of sport): Games and physical activities played for exercise or competition.
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Sports in a Sentence
- She plays two sports at school.
- The sports hall is closed for repairs.
- Winter sports bring in most of the town's income.
Common Mispronunciations of Sports
Not SPOHRTS
Aim for the aw of saw in front of the r. The oh of so is too rounded and too closed.
Not SPAWR-tis
That final ts is one quick cluster. Keep the t and the s touching, with nothing slipped in between.
Tip: Sport and sports differ by that final s alone, and after a t it stays hissed, never buzzed.
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