How to pronounce woesome
Say it like WOH-sum. Woesome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOH).
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US American/ˈwoʊsəm/WOH-sum
UK British/ˈwəʊsəm/WOH-sum
- WOH
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Woesome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of woesome
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: WOH-sum.
What does woesome mean?
adjective
- Characterised or marked by woe; woeful
Where does woesome come from?
From woe + -some.
Questions about saying woesome
How do you pronounce woesome?
Say WOH-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈwoʊsəm/. In British English it is /ˈwəʊsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in woesome?
Woesome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOH). Broken into parts: WOH · sum.
Is woesome pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈwəʊsəm/ (WOH-sum).