How to pronounce adventuresome
Say it like ad-VEN-cher-sum. Adventuresome has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEN).
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- ad
- VEN
- cher
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adventuresome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- adKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- VENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of adventuresome
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ad-VEN-chuh-sum.
What does adventuresome mean?
- Characterised or marked by adventure.“Life is more adventuresome with you!”
- Prone to, or willing to undertake, adventures; daring or bold.
Where does adventuresome come from?
From adventure + -some.
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Questions about saying adventuresome
How do you pronounce adventuresome?
Say ad-VEN-cher-sum. The American pronunciation is /ædˈvɛntʃɚsəm/. In British English it is /ædˈvɛntʃəsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adventuresome?
Adventuresome has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEN). Broken into parts: ad · VEN · cher · sum.
Is adventuresome pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ædˈvɛntʃəsəm/ (ad-VEN-chuh-sum).