How to pronounce scaresome
Say it like SKAIR-sum. Scaresome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAIR).
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- SKAIR
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scaresome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of scaresome
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKAIR-sum.
What does scaresome mean?
- Characterised or marked by scariness; frightful.
Where does scaresome come from?
From scare + -some.
Questions about saying scaresome
How do you pronounce scaresome?
Say SKAIR-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɛrsəm/. In British English it is /ˈskɛəsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scaresome?
Scaresome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAIR). Broken into parts: SKAIR · sum.
Is scaresome pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈskɛəsəm/ (SKAIR-sum).