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