How to pronounce somethings
Say it like SUHM-thingz. Somethings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHM).
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- SUHM
- thingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Somethings pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- thingzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of somethings
American and British speakers say somethings in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌmˌθɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈsʌmˌθɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHM-thingz.
What does somethings mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of something How to pronounce something
- plural of something How to pronounce something
Words that sound like somethings
- something's
Questions about saying somethings
How do you pronounce somethings?
Say SUHM-thingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌmˌθɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈsʌmˌθɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in somethings?
Somethings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHM). Broken into parts: SUHM · thingz.
Do Americans and Brits say somethings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌmˌθɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈsʌmˌθɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as somethings?
Somethings sounds the same as something's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.