How to pronounce doubtless
Say it like DOWT-lus. Doubtless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOWT).
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- DOWT
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doubtless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOWTSay 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 doubtless
American and British speakers say doubtless in essentially the same way: /ˈdaʊtləs/ in the US and /ˈdaʊtlɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOWT-lis.
What does doubtless mean?
- Characterized by or experiencing no doubt at all, certain; undoubted; undoubting.
- Without doubt; certainly; definitely; very probably, in all likelihood; doubtlessly.
Where does doubtless come from?
From Middle English douteles, dowteles, equivalent to doubt + -less.
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Questions about saying doubtless
How do you pronounce doubtless?
Say DOWT-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaʊtləs/. In British English it is /ˈdaʊtlɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doubtless?
Doubtless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOWT). Broken into parts: DOWT · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say doubtless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaʊtləs/ and the British form is /ˈdaʊtlɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.