How to pronounce driverless
Say it like DRY-ver-lis. Driverless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdraɪvɚlɪs/DRY-ver-lis
UK British/ˈdraɪvəlɪs/DRY-vuh-lis
- DRY
- ver
- lis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Driverless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- lisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of driverless
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DRY-vuh-lis.
What does driverless mean?
adjective
- Without a driver (of a vehicle).“a driverless vehicle”
- Without a driver (software to control hardware).“a driverless printer”
Where does driverless come from?
From driver + -less.
Questions about saying driverless
How do you pronounce driverless?
Say DRY-ver-lis. The American pronunciation is /ˈdraɪvɚlɪs/. In British English it is /ˈdraɪvəlɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in driverless?
Driverless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRY). Broken into parts: DRY · ver · lis.
Is driverless pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdraɪvəlɪs/ (DRY-vuh-lis).