How to pronounce cashless
Say it like KASH-lus. Cashless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KASH).
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- KASH
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cashless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KASHSay 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 cashless
American and British speakers say cashless in essentially the same way: /ˈkæʃləs/ in the US and /ˈkæʃləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KASH-lus.
What does cashless mean?
- Operating without the need for cash, such as by accepting nondigital, noncash forms of payment (e.g., chit, cheques, money orders) or (in the 21st century, usually) using digital payment methods (e-payment).“cashless payment system”
- Having no money.
Where does cashless come from?
From cash + -less.
Questions about saying cashless
How do you pronounce cashless?
Say KASH-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæʃləs/. In British English it is /ˈkæʃləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cashless?
Cashless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KASH). Broken into parts: KASH · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say cashless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæʃləs/ and the British form is /ˈkæʃləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.