How to pronounce picksome
Say it like PIK-sum. Picksome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIK).
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- PIK
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Picksome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of picksome
American and British speakers say picksome in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪksəm/ in the US and /ˈpɪksəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIK-sum.
What does picksome mean?
- Characterised by picking and choosing, or by being picky; selective.
- Valued for picking; choice; select.
Where does picksome come from?
From pick + -some.
Questions about saying picksome
How do you pronounce picksome?
Say PIK-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪksəm/. In British English it is /ˈpɪksəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in picksome?
Picksome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIK). Broken into parts: PIK · sum.
Do Americans and Brits say picksome the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪksəm/ and the British form is /ˈpɪksəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.