How to pronounce buxom
Say it like BUHK-sum. Buxom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce buxom. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BUHK
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buxom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of buxom
American and British speakers say buxom in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌksəm/ in the US and /ˈbʌksəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHK-sum.
What does buxom mean?
- Having a full, voluptuous figure, especially possessing large breasts.
- Full of health, vigor, and good temper.
Where does buxom come from?
Cognate with Scots bowsome (“compliant”), West Frisian bûgsum (“flexible, bendy”), Dutch buigzaam (“flexible, pliant”), German biegsam (“flexible, pliant”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying buxom
How do you pronounce buxom?
Say BUHK-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌksəm/. In British English it is /ˈbʌksəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buxom?
Buxom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHK). Broken into parts: BUHK · sum.
Do Americans and Brits say buxom the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌksəm/ and the British form is /ˈbʌksəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.