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How to pronounce wondersome

Say it like WUHN-der-sum. Wondersome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUHN).

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US American/ˈwʌndərsəm/WUHN-der-sum
UK British/ˈwʌndəsəm/WUHN-duh-sum
  • WUHN
  • der
  • sum
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Wondersome pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. WUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
  2. derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
  3. sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of wondersome

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: WUHN-duh-sum.

What does wondersome mean?

adjective
  1. Characterised or marked by wonder; wondrous; full of wonder.

Where does wondersome come from?

From wonder + -some. Compare German wundersam (“miraculous, wondrous”).

Questions about saying wondersome

How do you pronounce wondersome?

Say WUHN-der-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈwʌndərsəm/. In British English it is /ˈwʌndəsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in wondersome?

Wondersome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUHN). Broken into parts: WUHN · der · sum.

Is wondersome pronounced differently in British English?

Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈwʌndəsəm/ (WUHN-duh-sum).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).