How to pronounce batless
Say it like BAT-lus. Batless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAT).
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- BAT
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Batless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of batless
American and British speakers say batless in essentially the same way: /ˈbætləs/ in the US and /ˈbætləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAT-lus.
What does batless mean?
- Without bats (the winged mammals).
- Without a bat (club used for striking the ball in sports).
Where does batless come from?
From bat + -less.
Words that rhyme with batless
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of batless.
Questions about saying batless
How do you pronounce batless?
Say BAT-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈbætləs/. In British English it is /ˈbætləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in batless?
Batless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAT). Broken into parts: BAT · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say batless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbætləs/ and the British form is /ˈbætləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.