How to pronounce tearsome
Say it like TIH-er-sum. Tearsome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIH).
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- TIH
- er
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tearsome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TIHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tearsome
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TIH-uh-sum.
What does tearsome mean?
- Marked by tears or weeping
Where does tearsome come from?
From tear + -some.
Questions about saying tearsome
How do you pronounce tearsome?
Say TIH-er-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪɚsəm/. In British English it is /ˈtɪəsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tearsome?
Tearsome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIH). Broken into parts: TIH · er · sum.
Is tearsome 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 /ˈtɪəsəm/ (TIH-uh-sum).