How to Pronounce "professorship"
word
pɹəˈfɛsɝˌʃɪp
pruh-FESS-er-ship
pɹəfˈɛsəʃˌɪp
pruh-FESS-uh-ship
Definition
A professorship is the position or title of a professor at a college or university, usually one that is permanent or highly respected.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɹəˈfɛsɝˌʃɪp
British English
pɹəfˈɛsəʃˌɪp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pruh-FESS-er-ship
UK
pruh-FESS-uh-ship
Listen in Context
She accepted a professorship at the university.
My father held a professorship in mathematics.
He applied for a professorship in chemistry.
Landing a professorship at Harvard was her lifelong dream.