How to pronounce fulsomeness
Say it like FUUL-sum-nus. Fulsomeness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUL).
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- FUUL
- sum
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fulsomeness 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.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fulsomeness
American and British speakers say fulsomeness in essentially the same way: /ˈfʊlsəmnəs/ in the US and /ˈfʊlsəmnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: FUUL-sum-nus.
What does fulsomeness mean?
- The state or quality of being fulsome or showing overdone and insincere flattery.
Where does fulsomeness come from?
Inherited from Middle English fulsomnesse; equivalent to fulsome + -ness.
Questions about saying fulsomeness
How do you pronounce fulsomeness?
Say FUUL-sum-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʊlsəmnəs/. In British English it is /ˈfʊlsəmnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fulsomeness?
Fulsomeness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUL). Broken into parts: FUUL · sum · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say fulsomeness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfʊlsəmnəs/ and the British form is /ˈfʊlsəmnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.