How to pronounce nettlesome
Say it like NET-ul-sum. Nettlesome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NET).
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- NET
- ul
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nettlesome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NETSay 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 nettlesome
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: NET-ul-sum.
What does nettlesome mean?
- Causing irritation, annoyance, or discomfort; bothersome, irksome.“My old car is very nettlesome.”
- Thorny; difficult to deal with, especially due to being complex or tricky.“The task of proving Fermat’s “last” theorem remains nettlesome.”
Where does nettlesome come from?
From nettle + -some.
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Questions about saying nettlesome
How do you pronounce nettlesome?
Say NET-ul-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛtəlsəm/. In British English it is /ˈnɛtəlsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nettlesome?
Nettlesome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NET). Broken into parts: NET · ul · sum.
Is nettlesome 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 /ˈnɛtəlsəm/ (NET-ul-sum).