How to pronounce brainless
Say it like BRAYN-lis. Brainless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAYN).
- BRAYN
- lis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brainless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of brainless
American and British speakers say brainless in essentially the same way: /ˈbreɪnlɪs/ in the US and /ˈbreɪnlɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAYN-lis.
What does brainless mean?
- Having no brain.
- Unintelligent, with little common sense.
- Of an action performed, overly repetitive and unchallenging, not requiring any careful attention or providing any significant stimulation.
Where does brainless come from?
From Middle English braynles; equivalent to brain + -less.
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Questions about saying brainless
How do you pronounce brainless?
Say BRAYN-lis. The American pronunciation is /ˈbreɪnlɪs/. In British English it is /ˈbreɪnlɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brainless?
Brainless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAYN). Broken into parts: BRAYN · lis.
Do Americans and Brits say brainless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbreɪnlɪs/ and the British form is /ˈbreɪnlɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.