How to Pronounce Scholarship

To pronounce "scholarship", say SCHOL-arsh-ip — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈskɒləʃɪp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈskɒləʃɪp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “scholarship”

"scholarship" has 3 syllables: schol-arsh-ip. It rhymes with slip and kinship, if that helps it stick.

What does scholarship mean?

noun

  1. A grant-in-aid to a student.
  2. The character or qualities of a scholar.

verb

  1. To attend an institution on a scholarship.
  2. To grant a scholarship to.

Synonyms

scholarly methodallowancebursarygrantstipendsubsidy

Words that rhyme with scholarship

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

slipkinshipquipfellowshipgripriptripkipcompanionshipcourtshipstewardshipclip

Related words

learninglearnednesseruditenesseruditionbursaryinternshipstipendscholar

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scholarship"?▾

"Scholarship" has 3 syllables: schol · arsh · ip.

What is the IPA transcription of "scholarship"?▾

The IPA transcription of "scholarship" is /ˈskɒləʃɪp/.

What does "scholarship" mean?▾

Scholarship: A grant-in-aid to a student.

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