How to pronounce bothersome
Say it like BOTH-er-sum. Bothersome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOTH).
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- BOTH
- er
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bothersome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erKeep 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 bothersome
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOTH-uh-sum.
What does bothersome mean?
- Causing trouble, annoyance, inconvenience, irritation, or perplexity.“bothersome detail”
Where does bothersome come from?
From bother + -some.
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Questions about saying bothersome
How do you pronounce bothersome?
Say BOTH-er-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑðɚsəm/. In British English it is /ˈbɒðəsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bothersome?
Bothersome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOTH). Broken into parts: BOTH · er · sum.
Is bothersome 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 /ˈbɒðəsəm/ (BOTH-uh-sum).