How to pronounce blithesome
Say it like BLYTH-sum. Blithesome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLYTH).
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- BLYTH
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blithesome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLYTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of blithesome
American and British speakers say blithesome in essentially the same way: /ˈblaɪθsəm/ in the US and /ˈblaɪθsəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLYTH-sum.
What does blithesome mean?
- Happy or spriteful; carefree.
Where does blithesome come from?
From blithe + -some.
Questions about saying blithesome
How do you pronounce blithesome?
Say BLYTH-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈblaɪθsəm/. In British English it is /ˈblaɪθsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blithesome?
Blithesome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLYTH). Broken into parts: BLYTH · sum.
Do Americans and Brits say blithesome the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblaɪθsəm/ and the British form is /ˈblaɪθsəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.