How to pronounce wigglesome
Say it like WIG-ul-suhm. Wigglesome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIG).
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- WIG
- ul
- suhm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wigglesome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- suhmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wigglesome
American and British speakers say wigglesome in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪɡəlˌsəm/ in the US and /ˈwɪɡəlsəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIG-ul-sum.
What does wigglesome mean?
- Characterized or marked by wiggling.
Where does wigglesome come from?
From wiggle + -some (suffix denoting things characterized by specific conditions or qualities, usually to a considerable degree).
Questions about saying wigglesome
How do you pronounce wigglesome?
Say WIG-ul-suhm. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪɡəlˌsəm/. In British English it is /ˈwɪɡəlsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wigglesome?
Wigglesome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIG). Broken into parts: WIG · ul · suhm.
Do Americans and Brits say wigglesome the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪɡəlˌsəm/ and the British form is /ˈwɪɡəlsəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.