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