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