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