How to pronounce countless
Say it like KOWNT-lus. Countless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWNT).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce countless. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KOWNT
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Countless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOWNTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of countless
American and British speakers say countless in essentially the same way: /ˈkaʊntləs/ in the US and /ˈkaʊntləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOWNT-lus.
What does countless mean?
- too numerous to be counted“countless hours”“an infinite number of reasons”
Where does countless come from?
From count + -less.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying countless
How do you pronounce countless?
Say KOWNT-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊntləs/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊntləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in countless?
Countless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWNT). Broken into parts: KOWNT · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say countless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkaʊntləs/ and the British form is /ˈkaʊntləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.