How to pronounce clueless
Say it like KLOO-lus. Clueless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOO).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkluləs/KLOO-lus
UK British/ˈkluːləs/KLOO-lus
- KLOO
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clueless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of clueless
American and British speakers say clueless in essentially the same way: /ˈkluləs/ in the US and /ˈkluːləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLOO-lus.
What does clueless mean?
adjective
- Without any clues or hints.
- Lacking knowledge or understanding; uninformed; oblivious.
Where does clueless come from?
From clue + -less.
Questions about saying clueless
How do you pronounce clueless?
Say KLOO-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈkluləs/. In British English it is /ˈkluːləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clueless?
Clueless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOO). Broken into parts: KLOO · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say clueless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkluləs/ and the British form is /ˈkluːləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.