How to pronounce unbuxom
Say it like un-BUHK-sum. Unbuxom has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHK).
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- un
- BUHK
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unbuxom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- BUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unbuxom
American and British speakers say unbuxom in essentially the same way: /ʌnˈbʌksəm/ in the US and /ʌnˈbʌksəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-BUHK-sum.
What does unbuxom mean?
- Having small breasts; not buxom.
Where does unbuxom come from?
From un- + buxom.
Questions about saying unbuxom
How do you pronounce unbuxom?
Say un-BUHK-sum. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈbʌksəm/. In British English it is /ʌnˈbʌksəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unbuxom?
Unbuxom has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHK). Broken into parts: un · BUHK · sum.
Do Americans and Brits say unbuxom the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌnˈbʌksəm/ and the British form is /ʌnˈbʌksəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.