How to pronounce dauntless
Say it like DAWNT-lus. Dauntless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAWNT).
- DAWNT
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dauntless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAWNTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dauntless
American and British speakers say dauntless in essentially the same way: /ˈdɔntləs/ in the US and /ˈdɔːntləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAWNT-lus.
What does dauntless mean?
- Invulnerable to fear or intimidation.
Where does dauntless come from?
From daunt + -less.
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Questions about saying dauntless
How do you pronounce dauntless?
Say DAWNT-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɔntləs/. In British English it is /ˈdɔːntləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dauntless?
Dauntless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAWNT). Broken into parts: DAWNT · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say dauntless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɔntləs/ and the British form is /ˈdɔːntləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.