How to pronounce airless
Say it like AIR-lus. Airless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR).
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- AIR
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Airless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AIRSay this part loudest and longest. 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 airless
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AIR-lus.
What does airless mean?
- Lacking or being without air.
- Lacking air circulation.
- With air that is stale.
Where does airless come from?
From air + -less.
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Words that rhyme with airless
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Questions about saying airless
How do you pronounce airless?
Say AIR-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛrləs/. In British English it is /ˈɛələs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in airless?
Airless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR). Broken into parts: AIR · lus.
Is airless 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 /ˈɛələs/ (AIR-lus).