How to pronounce dateless
Say it like DAYT-lis. Dateless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAYT).
- DAYT
- lis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dateless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dateless
American and British speakers say dateless in essentially the same way: /ˈdeɪtlɪs/ in the US and /ˈdeɪtlɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAYT-lis.
What does dateless mean?
- Out of one's head; deranged.
- Without a date imprinted, assigned, or associated.
- Having no date (meeting with a lover or potential lover).“It is hard to believe that she could be dateless on a Saturday night.”
- Timeless; immortal; endless.
Where does dateless come from?
Unknown. Perhaps derived from Old English þeatless (“thoughtless, without plan”).
Words that rhyme with dateless
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dateless.
Questions about saying dateless
How do you pronounce dateless?
Say DAYT-lis. The American pronunciation is /ˈdeɪtlɪs/. In British English it is /ˈdeɪtlɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dateless?
Dateless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAYT). Broken into parts: DAYT · lis.
Do Americans and Brits say dateless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdeɪtlɪs/ and the British form is /ˈdeɪtlɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.