How to pronounce toothsome
Say it like TOOTH-sum. Toothsome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOOTH).
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- TOOTH
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toothsome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOOTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of toothsome
American and British speakers say toothsome in essentially the same way: /ˈtuθsəm/ in the US and /ˈtuːθsəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: TOOTH-sum.
What does toothsome mean?
- Delicious.
- Sexually attractive.
- Having a pleasing texture when bitten.“Once the pasta is firmly al dente (toothsome but not snappy), add it into the pan, with a bunch of cheese, and cook til it all becomes glossy.”
Where does toothsome come from?
From tooth + -some.
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Questions about saying toothsome
How do you pronounce toothsome?
Say TOOTH-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈtuθsəm/. In British English it is /ˈtuːθsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toothsome?
Toothsome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOOTH). Broken into parts: TOOTH · sum.
Do Americans and Brits say toothsome the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtuθsəm/ and the British form is /ˈtuːθsəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.