How to pronounce accentless
Say it like AK-sent-lus. Accentless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- sent
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accentless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sentKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of accentless
American and British speakers say accentless in essentially the same way: /ˈæksɛntləs/ in the US and /ˈæksɛntləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-sent-lus.
What does accentless mean?
- Speaking without an accent.
- Spoken without an accent.
- Not having any stress (accent).
Where does accentless come from?
From accent + -less.
Questions about saying accentless
How do you pronounce accentless?
Say AK-sent-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈæksɛntləs/. In British English it is /ˈæksɛntləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accentless?
Accentless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · sent · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say accentless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæksɛntləs/ and the British form is /ˈæksɛntləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.