How to pronounce battlesome
Say it like BAT-ul-sum. Battlesome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAT).
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- BAT
- ul
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Battlesome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of battlesome
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BAT-ul-sum.
What does battlesome mean?
- Characterised or marked by battling; quarrelsome.
Where does battlesome come from?
From battle + -some.
Questions about saying battlesome
How do you pronounce battlesome?
Say BAT-ul-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈbætəlsəm/. In British English it is /ˈbætəlsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in battlesome?
Battlesome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAT). Broken into parts: BAT · ul · sum.
Is battlesome pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈbætəlsəm/ (BAT-ul-sum).