How to pronounce twosome
Say it like TOO-sum. Twosome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO).
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- TOO
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Twosome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOOSay 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 twosome
American and British speakers say twosome in essentially the same way: /ˈtusəm/ in the US and /ˈtuːsəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: TOO-sum.
What does twosome mean?
- Being or constituting a pair; two.
- Twofold; double.
- Performed by two individuals.“a twosome dance”
- A group of two; a pair; a couple; a group of two distinct individuals or components.
- A dance for two people.
Where does twosome come from?
From Middle English twosome, equivalent to two + -some.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with twosome
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Questions about saying twosome
How do you pronounce twosome?
Say TOO-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈtusəm/. In British English it is /ˈtuːsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in twosome?
Twosome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO). Broken into parts: TOO · sum.
Do Americans and Brits say twosome the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtusəm/ and the British form is /ˈtuːsəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.