How to pronounce contentless
Say it like KON-tent-lis. Contentless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkɑntɛntlɪs/KON-tent-lis
UK British/ˈkɒntɛntlɪs/KON-tent-lis
- KON
- tent
- lis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contentless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tentKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- lisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of contentless
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-tent-lis.
What does contentless mean?
adjective
- Lacking content.“a beautiful but essentially contentless book”
- Discontented; dissatisfied.
Where does contentless come from?
From content (“subject matter”) + -less.
Questions about saying contentless
How do you pronounce contentless?
Say KON-tent-lis. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑntɛntlɪs/. In British English it is /ˈkɒntɛntlɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contentless?
Contentless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · tent · lis.
Is contentless pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒntɛntlɪs/ (KON-tent-lis).