How to pronounce gleesome
Say it like GLEE-sum. Gleesome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLEE).
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- GLEE
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gleesome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLEESay 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 gleesome
American and British speakers say gleesome in essentially the same way: /ˈɡlisəm/ in the US and /ˈɡliːsəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: GLEE-sum.
What does gleesome mean?
- Characterised or marked by glee; gleeful; joyous.
Where does gleesome come from?
From glee + -some. Compare Yola gleezom (“joy”).
Words that rhyme with gleesome
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gleesome.
Questions about saying gleesome
How do you pronounce gleesome?
Say GLEE-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlisəm/. In British English it is /ˈɡliːsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gleesome?
Gleesome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLEE). Broken into parts: GLEE · sum.
Do Americans and Brits say gleesome the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡlisəm/ and the British form is /ˈɡliːsəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.