How to pronounce fearsome
Say it like FEER-sum. Fearsome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEER).
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- FEER
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fearsome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fearsome
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FEER-sum.
What does fearsome mean?
- Frightening, especially in appearance.“fearsome reputation”
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Questions about saying fearsome
How do you pronounce fearsome?
Say FEER-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪrsəm/. In British English it is /ˈfɪəsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fearsome?
Fearsome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEER). Broken into parts: FEER · sum.
Is fearsome pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfɪəsəm/ (FEER-sum).