How to pronounce bunglesome
Say it like BUHNG-gul-sum. Bunglesome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHNG).
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- BUHNG
- gul
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bunglesome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- gulKeep 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 bunglesome
American and British speakers say bunglesome in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌŋɡəlsəm/ in the US and /ˈbʌŋɡəlsəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHNG-gul-sum.
What does bunglesome mean?
- Characterised or marked by bungling; ungainly; awkward; incompetent.
Where does bunglesome come from?
From bungle + -some.
Questions about saying bunglesome
How do you pronounce bunglesome?
Say BUHNG-gul-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌŋɡəlsəm/. In British English it is /ˈbʌŋɡəlsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bunglesome?
Bunglesome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHNG). Broken into parts: BUHNG · gul · sum.
Do Americans and Brits say bunglesome the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌŋɡəlsəm/ and the British form is /ˈbʌŋɡəlsəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.