How to pronounce meddlesome
Say it like MED-ul-sum. Meddlesome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MED).
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- MED
- ul
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Meddlesome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of meddlesome
American and British speakers say meddlesome in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛdəlsəm/ in the US and /ˈmɛdəlsəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: MED-ul-sum.
What does meddlesome mean?
- Characterized or marked by meddling; inclined or having a tendency to meddle or interfere in other people's business.“If those meddlesome kids hadn't turned me in, I'd have gotten away with my nefarious scheme!”
Where does meddlesome come from?
From meddle + -some.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- nosy
- meddling
Questions about saying meddlesome
How do you pronounce meddlesome?
Say MED-ul-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛdəlsəm/. In British English it is /ˈmɛdəlsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in meddlesome?
Meddlesome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MED). Broken into parts: MED · ul · sum.
Do Americans and Brits say meddlesome the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛdəlsəm/ and the British form is /ˈmɛdəlsəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.