How to pronounce ninesome
Say it like NYNE-sum. Ninesome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYNE).
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- NYNE
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ninesome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ninesome
American and British speakers say ninesome in essentially the same way: /ˈnaɪnsəm/ in the US and /ˈnaɪnsəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: NYNE-sum.
What does ninesome mean?
- A group of nine persons or things.
Where does ninesome come from?
From nine + -some.
Questions about saying ninesome
How do you pronounce ninesome?
Say NYNE-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪnsəm/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪnsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ninesome?
Ninesome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYNE). Broken into parts: NYNE · sum.
Do Americans and Brits say ninesome the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnaɪnsəm/ and the British form is /ˈnaɪnsəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.