How to pronounce ceaselessly
Say it like SEEZ-lus-lee. Ceaselessly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEEZ).
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- SEEZ
- lus
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ceaselessly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ceaselessly
American and British speakers say ceaselessly in essentially the same way: /ˈsizləsli/ in the US and /ˈsiːzləsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEEZ-lus-lee.
What does ceaselessly mean?
- Without ceasing.
Where does ceaselessly come from?
From ceaseless + -ly.
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Questions about saying ceaselessly
How do you pronounce ceaselessly?
Say SEEZ-lus-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsizləsli/. In British English it is /ˈsiːzləsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ceaselessly?
Ceaselessly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEEZ). Broken into parts: SEEZ · lus · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say ceaselessly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsizləsli/ and the British form is /ˈsiːzləsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.