How to pronounce onesome
Say it like WUHN-sum. Onesome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUHN).
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- WUHN
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Onesome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WUHNSay 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 onesome
American and British speakers say onesome in essentially the same way: /ˈwʌnsəm/ in the US and /ˈwʌnsəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: WUHN-sum.
What does onesome mean?
- A solitary person or thing; a "group" of one.“When Joe and Suzie left, the threesome became a onesome.”
Where does onesome come from?
From one + -some.
Questions about saying onesome
How do you pronounce onesome?
Say WUHN-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈwʌnsəm/. In British English it is /ˈwʌnsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in onesome?
Onesome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUHN). Broken into parts: WUHN · sum.
Do Americans and Brits say onesome the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwʌnsəm/ and the British form is /ˈwʌnsəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.