How to pronounce bloodless
Say it like BLUHD-lus. Bloodless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHD).
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- BLUHD
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bloodless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLUHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bloodless
American and British speakers say bloodless in essentially the same way: /ˈblʌdləs/ in the US and /ˈblʌdləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLUHD-lus.
What does bloodless mean?
- Lacking blood; ashen, anemic.
- Taking place without loss of blood.“a bloodless conquest; a bloodless coup d'état; a bloodless revolution; a bloodless victory”
- Lacking emotion, passion or vivacity.
Where does bloodless come from?
From Middle English blodles, from Old English blōdlēas (“bloodless”).
Questions about saying bloodless
How do you pronounce bloodless?
Say BLUHD-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈblʌdləs/. In British English it is /ˈblʌdləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bloodless?
Bloodless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHD). Broken into parts: BLUHD · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say bloodless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblʌdləs/ and the British form is /ˈblʌdləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.