"Manship" is a word that refers to the qualities and skills particular to a certain profession, such as sportsmanship or showmanship. The spelling of this word is phonetically derived from the pronunciation "mænʃɪp", with the "a" sound pronounced as in "cat" and the "sh" sound as in "shoe". The "-ship" suffix denotes a state or condition. When combined with a root word, it indicates a particular kind of skill or quality. Therefore, "manship" represents the possession or demonstration of a particular skill or trait related to a profession or activity.