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