How to pronounce eightsome
Say it like AYT-sum. Eightsome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AYT).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce eightsome. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- AYT
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eightsome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of eightsome
American and British speakers say eightsome in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪtsəm/ in the US and /ˈeɪtsəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: AYT-sum.
What does eightsome mean?
- A group of eight persons or things.
Where does eightsome come from?
From eight + -some.
Questions about saying eightsome
How do you pronounce eightsome?
Say AYT-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪtsəm/. In British English it is /ˈeɪtsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eightsome?
Eightsome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AYT). Broken into parts: AYT · sum.
Do Americans and Brits say eightsome the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪtsəm/ and the British form is /ˈeɪtsəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.