How to pronounce untroublesome
Say it like uhn-TRUHB-ul-sum. Untroublesome has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRUHB).
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- uhn
- TRUHB
- ul
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Untroublesome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 untroublesome
American and British speakers say untroublesome in essentially the same way: /ˌənˈtrʌbəlsəm/ in the US and /ˌənˈtrʌbəlsəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-TRUHB-ul-sum.
What does untroublesome mean?
- Not troublesome.
Where does untroublesome come from?
From un- + troublesome.
Questions about saying untroublesome
How do you pronounce untroublesome?
Say uhn-TRUHB-ul-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˌənˈtrʌbəlsəm/. In British English it is /ˌənˈtrʌbəlsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in untroublesome?
Untroublesome has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRUHB). Broken into parts: uhn · TRUHB · ul · sum.
Do Americans and Brits say untroublesome the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌənˈtrʌbəlsəm/ and the British form is /ˌənˈtrʌbəlsəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.