How to pronounce artless
Say it like ART-lis. Artless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ART).
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- ART
- lis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Artless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of artless
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AHT-lis.
What does artless mean?
- Having or displaying no guile, cunning, or deceit.
- Free of artificiality; natural.“This pendant has artless charm.”
- Lacking art, knowledge, or skill; uncultured and ignorant.
Where does artless come from?
From art + -less.
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Questions about saying artless
How do you pronounce artless?
Say ART-lis. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrtlɪs/. In British English it is /ˈɑːtlɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in artless?
Artless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ART). Broken into parts: ART · lis.
Is artless 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 /ˈɑːtlɪs/ (AHT-lis).