How to pronounce twentysomethings
Say it like twen-tee-SUHM-thingz. Twentysomethings has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SUHM).
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- twen
- tee
- SUHM
- thingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Twentysomethings 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.
- thingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of twentysomethings
American and British speakers say twentysomethings in essentially the same way: /ˌtwɛntiˈsʌmθɪŋz/ in the US and /ˌtwɛntiˈsʌmθɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: twen-tee-SUHM-thingz.
What does twentysomethings mean?
- plural of twentysomething How to pronounce twentysomething
Questions about saying twentysomethings
How do you pronounce twentysomethings?
Say twen-tee-SUHM-thingz. The American pronunciation is /ˌtwɛntiˈsʌmθɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˌtwɛntiˈsʌmθɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in twentysomethings?
Twentysomethings has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SUHM). Broken into parts: twen · tee · SUHM · thingz.
Do Americans and Brits say twentysomethings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌtwɛntiˈsʌmθɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˌtwɛntiˈsʌmθɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.