How to pronounce comfortless
Say it like KUHM-fert-lus. Comfortless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHM).
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- KUHM
- fert
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Comfortless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- fertKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of comfortless
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUHM-fut-lus.
What does comfortless mean?
- Of a person: deprived of comfort; uncomforted.
- Of a thing: offering no comfort; uncomforting.
Where does comfortless come from?
From Middle English comfortles; equivalent to comfort + -less.
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Questions about saying comfortless
How do you pronounce comfortless?
Say KUHM-fert-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌmfərtləs/. In British English it is /ˈkʌmfətləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in comfortless?
Comfortless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHM). Broken into parts: KUHM · fert · lus.
Is comfortless pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkʌmfətləs/ (KUHM-fut-lus).