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