To pronounce "one-up-manship", say ON-eupm-ansh-ip — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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ON-eupm-ansh-ip
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"one-up-manship" has 4 syllables: on-eupm-ansh-ip. It rhymes with slip and kinship, if that helps it stick.
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"One-up-manship" has 4 syllables: on · eupm · ansh · ip.
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