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