How to pronounce fulsomely
Say it like FUUL-sum-lee. Fulsomely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUL).
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- FUUL
- sum
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fulsomely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FUULSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fulsomely
American and British speakers say fulsomely in essentially the same way: /ˈfʊlsəmli/ in the US and /ˈfʊlsəmli/ in the UK.
British respelling: FUUL-sum-lee.
What does fulsomely mean?
- In a fulsome manner
Where does fulsomely come from?
Inherited from Middle English fulsomly; equivalent to fulsome + -ly.
Questions about saying fulsomely
How do you pronounce fulsomely?
Say FUUL-sum-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʊlsəmli/. In British English it is /ˈfʊlsəmli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fulsomely?
Fulsomely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUL). Broken into parts: FUUL · sum · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say fulsomely the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfʊlsəmli/ and the British form is /ˈfʊlsəmli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.