How to Pronounce Sport

To pronounce "sport", say SPORT — one syllable, IPA /spɔːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/spɔːt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sport”

"sport" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with snort and support, if that helps it stick.

What does sport mean?

noun

  1. Any activity that uses physical exertion or skills competitively under a set of rules that is not based on aesthetics.
  2. Something done for fun, regardless of its design or intended purpose.

    “Joe was banned from getting legal help. He seemed to view lawsuits as a sport.”

verb

  1. To amuse oneself, to play.

    “children sporting on the green”

  2. To mock or tease, treat lightly, toy with.

    “Jen sports with Bill's emotions.”

Words that rhyme with sport

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

snortsupportthwartshortcourtdistortretortreportescortpurportexhortport

Related words

sportsmanathleticsplaycavortdisportgambolromprollick

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sport"?▾

"Sport" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sport"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sport" is /spɔːt/.

What does "sport" mean?▾

Sport: Any activity that uses physical exertion or skills competitively under a set of rules that is not based on aesthetics.

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