How to Pronounce Citizenship

To pronounce "citizenship", say CIT-iz-ensh-ip — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

CIT-iz-ensh-ip

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💡 Tip for remembering “citizenship”

"citizenship" has 4 syllables: cit-iz-ensh-ip. It rhymes with slip and kinship, if that helps it stick.

What does citizenship mean?

noun

  1. The status of being a citizen, in its various senses.
  2. The state of being a citizen, in its various senses.

Synonyms

citizenhoodfreedom of the cityfreemanship

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Words that rhyme with citizenship

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slipkinshipquipfellowshipgripriptripkipcompanionshipcourtshipstewardshipclip

Related words

civiccitizenrycivicsnationhoodnationalnaturalizationcitizenpatriot

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "citizenship"?▾

"Citizenship" has 4 syllables: cit · iz · ensh · ip.

What does "citizenship" mean?▾

Citizenship: The status of being a citizen, in its various senses.

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