How to pronounce troublesome
Say it like TRUHB-ul-sum. Troublesome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRUHB).
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- TRUHB
- ul
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Troublesome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of troublesome
American and British speakers say troublesome in essentially the same way: /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/ in the US and /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRUHB-ul-sum.
What does troublesome mean?
- Causing trouble or anxiety.“The computer has been very troublesome for me. It never works when I need to use it.”
Where does troublesome come from?
From trouble + -some.
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Questions about saying troublesome
How do you pronounce troublesome?
Say TRUHB-ul-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/. In British English it is /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in troublesome?
Troublesome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRUHB). Broken into parts: TRUHB · ul · sum.
Do Americans and Brits say troublesome the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/ and the British form is /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.