How to pronounce lovesome
Say it like LUHV-sum. Lovesome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHV).
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- LUHV
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lovesome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUHVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lovesome
American and British speakers say lovesome in essentially the same way: /ˈlʌvsəm/ in the US and /ˈlʌvsəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHV-sum.
What does lovesome mean?
- Worthy of love; having qualities that inspire love; lovable.
- Lovable on account of beauty; lovely, beautiful.“A garden is a lovesome thing, God wot!”
Where does lovesome come from?
From Middle English lufsom, lufsum, from Old English lufsum (“loving, lovable, pleasant”), equivalent to love + -some.
Questions about saying lovesome
How do you pronounce lovesome?
Say LUHV-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌvsəm/. In British English it is /ˈlʌvsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lovesome?
Lovesome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHV). Broken into parts: LUHV · sum.
Do Americans and Brits say lovesome the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlʌvsəm/ and the British form is /ˈlʌvsəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.