How to pronounce mettlesome
Say it like MET-ul-sum. Mettlesome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MET).
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- MET
- ul
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mettlesome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- METSay 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 mettlesome
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MET-ul-sum.
What does mettlesome mean?
- Marked by mettle or bravery; courageous.
Where does mettlesome come from?
From mettle + -some.
Questions about saying mettlesome
How do you pronounce mettlesome?
Say MET-ul-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛtəlsəm/. In British English it is /ˈmɛtəlsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mettlesome?
Mettlesome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MET). Broken into parts: MET · ul · sum.
Is mettlesome pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈmɛtəlsəm/ (MET-ul-sum).