How to pronounce ductless
Say it like DUHKT-lus. Ductless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHKT).
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- DUHKT
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ductless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ductless
American and British speakers say ductless in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌktləs/ in the US and /ˈdʌktləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHKT-lus.
What does ductless mean?
- Having no duct.
Where does ductless come from?
From duct + -less.
Questions about saying ductless
How do you pronounce ductless?
Say DUHKT-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌktləs/. In British English it is /ˈdʌktləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ductless?
Ductless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHKT). Broken into parts: DUHKT · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say ductless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌktləs/ and the British form is /ˈdʌktləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.