How to pronounce buxomness
Say it like BUHK-sum-nus. Buxomness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHK).
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- BUHK
- sum
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buxomness 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.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of buxomness
American and British speakers say buxomness in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌksəmnəs/ in the US and /ˈbʌksəmnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHK-sum-nus.
What does buxomness mean?
- Voluptuousness, shapeliness.
Where does buxomness come from?
Inherited from Middle English buxomnesse, buxumnesse (“obedience, meekness, benevolence”); by surface analysis, buxom + ness.
Questions about saying buxomness
How do you pronounce buxomness?
Say BUHK-sum-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌksəmnəs/. In British English it is /ˈbʌksəmnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buxomness?
Buxomness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHK). Broken into parts: BUHK · sum · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say buxomness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌksəmnəs/ and the British form is /ˈbʌksəmnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.