How to pronounce lissom
Say it like LIS-um. Lissom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIS).
- LIS
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lissom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lissom
American and British speakers say lissom in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪsəm/ in the US and /ˈlɪsəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIS-um.
What does lissom mean?
- Flexible and graceful in movement; lithe.
Where does lissom come from?
From Middle English lithsum, equivalent to lithe + -some.
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Questions about saying lissom
How do you pronounce lissom?
Say LIS-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪsəm/. In British English it is /ˈlɪsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lissom?
Lissom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIS). Broken into parts: LIS · um.
Do Americans and Brits say lissom the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪsəm/ and the British form is /ˈlɪsəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.