How to pronounce blameless
Say it like BLAYM-lus. Blameless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAYM).
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- BLAYM
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blameless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLAYMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of blameless
American and British speakers say blameless in essentially the same way: /ˈbleɪmləs/ in the US and /ˈbleɪmləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLAYM-lus.
What does blameless mean?
- Free from blame; without fault; innocent.
- Not meriting blame or censure; undeserving of reproof.
Where does blameless come from?
From Middle English blameles, equivalent to blame + -less.
Words that rhyme with blameless
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of blameless.
Questions about saying blameless
How do you pronounce blameless?
Say BLAYM-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈbleɪmləs/. In British English it is /ˈbleɪmləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blameless?
Blameless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAYM). Broken into parts: BLAYM · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say blameless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbleɪmləs/ and the British form is /ˈbleɪmləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.