How to Pronounce Sponsor

To pronounce "sponsor", say SPONS-or — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈspɒn.sə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈspɒn.sə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sponsor”

"sponsor" has 2 syllables: spons-or. It rhymes with cosponsor and bonser, if that helps it stick.

What does sponsor mean?

noun

A person or organisation with some sort of responsibility for another person or organisation, especially where the responsibility has a religious, legal, or financial aspect.
“He was my sponsor when I applied to join the club.”
One that pays all or part of the cost of an event, a publication, or a media program, usually in exchange for advertising time.
“And now a word from our sponsor.”

verb

To be a sponsor for.

Synonyms

patron underwriter

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Words that rhyme with sponsor

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cosponsor bonser conser gonser hanser monsour

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sponsor"?▾

"Sponsor" has 2 syllables: spons · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "sponsor"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sponsor" is /ˈspɒn.sə/.

What does "sponsor" mean?▾

Sponsor: A person or organisation with some sort of responsibility for another person or organisation, especially where the responsibility has a religious, legal, or financial aspect.

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