How do you pronounce "nettlesome"?

In American English: /ˈnɛtəlsəm/ (NEHT-uhls-uhm). In British English: /nˈɛtəlsˌʌm/ (N-eht-uhls). In Canadian English: /ˈnɛtəlsəm/ (NEHT-uhls-uhm). In Australian English: /nˈɛtəlsˌʌm/ (N-eht-uhls).

Is "nettlesome" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈnɛtəlsəm/ (NEHT-uhls-uhm), while in British English it's /nˈɛtəlsˌʌm/ (N-eht-uhls).

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nettlesome

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/ˈnɛtəlsəm/

NEHT-uhls-uhm

Syllable Breakdown

nɛtnet·əlstle·əmsome

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