How to pronounce aimlessly
Say it like AYM-luh-slee. Aimlessly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AYM).
- AYM
- luh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aimlessly 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of aimlessly
American and British speakers say aimlessly in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪmləsli/ in the US and /ˈeɪmləsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: AYM-luh-slee.
What does aimlessly mean?
- Without an aim, purpose or direction; in an aimless manner.“He wandered aimlessly through the crowd.”
Where does aimlessly come from?
From aimless + -ly.
Words that rhyme with aimlessly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aimlessly.
Questions about saying aimlessly
How do you pronounce aimlessly?
Say AYM-luh-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪmləsli/. In British English it is /ˈeɪmləsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aimlessly?
Aimlessly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AYM). Broken into parts: AYM · luh · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say aimlessly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪmləsli/ and the British form is /ˈeɪmləsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.