How to pronounce wearisome
Say it like WEER-ee-sum. Wearisome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEER).
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- WEER
- ee
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wearisome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wearisome
American and British speakers say wearisome in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪrisəm/ in the US and /ˈwɪərisəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: WEER-ee-sum.
What does wearisome mean?
- Tiresome, tedious or causing fatigue.“Gardening can be wearisome work.”
Where does wearisome come from?
From Middle English werisom, equivalent to weary + -some.
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Questions about saying wearisome
How do you pronounce wearisome?
Say WEER-ee-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪrisəm/. In British English it is /ˈwɪərisəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wearisome?
Wearisome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEER). Broken into parts: WEER · ee · sum.
Do Americans and Brits say wearisome the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪrisəm/ and the British form is /ˈwɪərisəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.