How to pronounce fivesome
Say it like FYVE-sum. Fivesome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYVE).
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- FYVE
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fivesome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYVESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fivesome
American and British speakers say fivesome in essentially the same way: /ˈfaɪvsəm/ in the US and /ˈfaɪvsəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: FYVE-sum.
What does fivesome mean?
- A group of five people or things.
- An orgy (group sex) consisting of five people.
Where does fivesome come from?
From five + -some.
Questions about saying fivesome
How do you pronounce fivesome?
Say FYVE-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪvsəm/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪvsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fivesome?
Fivesome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYVE). Broken into parts: FYVE · sum.
Do Americans and Brits say fivesome the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfaɪvsəm/ and the British form is /ˈfaɪvsəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.