How to pronounce aimless
Say it like AYM-lus. Aimless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AYM).
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- AYM
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aimless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of aimless
American and British speakers say aimless in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪmləs/ in the US and /ˈeɪmləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: AYM-lus.
What does aimless mean?
- Without aim, purpose, or direction.“an aimless life”
Where does aimless come from?
From aim + -less.
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Words that rhyme with aimless
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Questions about saying aimless
How do you pronounce aimless?
Say AYM-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪmləs/. In British English it is /ˈeɪmləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aimless?
Aimless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AYM). Broken into parts: AYM · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say aimless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪmləs/ and the British form is /ˈeɪmləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.