How to pronounce gladsome
Say it like GLAD-sum. Gladsome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAD).
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- GLAD
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gladsome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gladsome
American and British speakers say gladsome in essentially the same way: /ˈɡlædsəm/ in the US and /ˈɡlædsəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: GLAD-sum.
What does gladsome mean?
- Marked by joy or gladness; happy, joyous, or light-hearted.
Where does gladsome come from?
From Middle English gladsom, equivalent to glad + -some.
Questions about saying gladsome
How do you pronounce gladsome?
Say GLAD-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlædsəm/. In British English it is /ˈɡlædsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gladsome?
Gladsome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAD). Broken into parts: GLAD · sum.
Do Americans and Brits say gladsome the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡlædsəm/ and the British form is /ˈɡlædsəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.