How to pronounce lifesome
Say it like LYFE-sum. Lifesome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYFE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce lifesome. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- LYFE
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lifesome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYFESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lifesome
American and British speakers say lifesome in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪfsəm/ in the US and /ˈlaɪfsəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: LYFE-sum.
What does lifesome mean?
- Characterised by liveliness; animated; eventful.
Where does lifesome come from?
From life + -some.
Questions about saying lifesome
How do you pronounce lifesome?
Say LYFE-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪfsəm/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪfsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lifesome?
Lifesome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYFE). Broken into parts: LYFE · sum.
Do Americans and Brits say lifesome the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪfsəm/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪfsəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.