How to pronounce ceaseless
Say it like SEE-slis. Ceaseless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- slis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ceaseless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- slisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ceaseless
American and British speakers say ceaseless in essentially the same way: /ˈsislɪs/ in the US and /ˈsiːslɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-slis.
What does ceaseless mean?
- Without an end.
- Without stop or pause, incessant.
Where does ceaseless come from?
From cease + -less.
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Questions about saying ceaseless
How do you pronounce ceaseless?
Say SEE-slis. The American pronunciation is /ˈsislɪs/. In British English it is /ˈsiːslɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ceaseless?
Ceaseless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · slis.
Do Americans and Brits say ceaseless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsislɪs/ and the British form is /ˈsiːslɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.