How to pronounce twentysomething
Say it like twen-tee-SUHM-thing. Twentysomething has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SUHM).
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- twen
- tee
- SUHM
- thing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Twentysomething pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- twenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- SUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- thingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of twentysomething
American and British speakers say twentysomething in essentially the same way: /ˌtwɛntiˈsʌmθɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌtwɛntiˈsʌmθɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: twen-tee-SUHM-thing.
What does twentysomething mean?
- A person whose age is between twenty and twenty-nine years, inclusive; someone in their twenties.
- Aged between twenty and thirty.
- Between twenty and thirty.
Where does twentysomething come from?
From twenty + -something.
Questions about saying twentysomething
How do you pronounce twentysomething?
Say twen-tee-SUHM-thing. The American pronunciation is /ˌtwɛntiˈsʌmθɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌtwɛntiˈsʌmθɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in twentysomething?
Twentysomething has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SUHM). Broken into parts: twen · tee · SUHM · thing.
Do Americans and Brits say twentysomething the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌtwɛntiˈsʌmθɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌtwɛntiˈsʌmθɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.