How to pronounce fleasome
Say it like FLEE-sum. Fleasome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLEE).
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- FLEE
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fleasome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fleasome
American and British speakers say fleasome in essentially the same way: /ˈflisəm/ in the US and /ˈfliːsəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLEE-sum.
What does fleasome mean?
- Covered in fleas.
Where does fleasome come from?
From flea + -some.
Words that rhyme with fleasome
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fleasome.
Questions about saying fleasome
How do you pronounce fleasome?
Say FLEE-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈflisəm/. In British English it is /ˈfliːsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fleasome?
Fleasome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLEE). Broken into parts: FLEE · sum.
Do Americans and Brits say fleasome the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflisəm/ and the British form is /ˈfliːsəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.