How to pronounce effortlessly
Say it like EF-ert-luh-slee. Effortlessly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EF).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɛfɚtləsli/EF-ert-luh-slee
UK British/ˈɛfətləsli/EF-ut-luh-slee
- EF
- ert
- luh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Effortlessly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ertKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of effortlessly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EF-ut-luh-slee.
What does effortlessly mean?
adverb
- Without effort; without difficulty or struggle.“She hoisted the child effortlessly and plopped him in bed.”
Where does effortlessly come from?
From effortless + -ly.
Questions about saying effortlessly
How do you pronounce effortlessly?
Say EF-ert-luh-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛfɚtləsli/. In British English it is /ˈɛfətləsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in effortlessly?
Effortlessly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EF). Broken into parts: EF · ert · luh · slee.
Is effortlessly 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 /ˈɛfətləsli/ (EF-ut-luh-slee).