How to pronounce aweless
Say it like AW-lis. Aweless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
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- AW
- lis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aweless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- lisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of aweless
American and British speakers say aweless in essentially the same way: /ˈɔlɪs/ in the US and /ˈɔːlɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: AW-lis.
What does aweless mean?
- Without fear; fearless, unafraid.
- Wanting reverence; void of respectful fear; irreverent.
Where does aweless come from?
From Middle English aweles; by surface analysis, awe + -less.
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Questions about saying aweless
How do you pronounce aweless?
Say AW-lis. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔlɪs/. In British English it is /ˈɔːlɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aweless?
Aweless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · lis.
Do Americans and Brits say aweless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɔlɪs/ and the British form is /ˈɔːlɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.