How to pronounce foulsome
Say it like FOWL-sum. Foulsome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOWL).
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- FOWL
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foulsome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of foulsome
American and British speakers say foulsome in essentially the same way: /ˈfaʊlsəm/ in the US and /ˈfaʊlsəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: FOWL-sum.
What does foulsome mean?
- Characterised or marked by foulness or filth; filthy; (by extension) wretched.
Where does foulsome come from?
A variant of fulsome, from Middle English fulsome (“arousing disgust, loathsome”), remodelled after foul.
Questions about saying foulsome
How do you pronounce foulsome?
Say FOWL-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaʊlsəm/. In British English it is /ˈfaʊlsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foulsome?
Foulsome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOWL). Broken into parts: FOWL · sum.
Do Americans and Brits say foulsome the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfaʊlsəm/ and the British form is /ˈfaʊlsəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.