How to pronounce windsome
Say it like WIND-sum. Windsome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIND).
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- WIND
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Windsome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WINDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of windsome
American and British speakers say windsome in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪndsəm/ in the US and /ˈwɪndsəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIND-sum.
What does windsome mean?
- Characterised or marked by (the) wind; windy
- Characterised or marked by winding
Where does windsome come from?
From wind (noun) + -some.
Questions about saying windsome
How do you pronounce windsome?
Say WIND-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪndsəm/. In British English it is /ˈwɪndsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in windsome?
Windsome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIND). Broken into parts: WIND · sum.
Do Americans and Brits say windsome the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪndsəm/ and the British form is /ˈwɪndsəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.