How to pronounce effortlessness
Say it like EF-ert-luh-snus. Effortlessness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EF).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɛfɚtləsnəs/EF-ert-luh-snus
UK British/ˈɛfətləsnəs/EF-ut-luh-snus
- EF
- ert
- luh
- snus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Effortlessness 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.
- snusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of effortlessness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EF-ut-luh-snus.
What does effortlessness mean?
noun
- The state of being effortless; facility.
Where does effortlessness come from?
From effortless + -ness.
Questions about saying effortlessness
How do you pronounce effortlessness?
Say EF-ert-luh-snus. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛfɚtləsnəs/. In British English it is /ˈɛfətləsnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in effortlessness?
Effortlessness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EF). Broken into parts: EF · ert · luh · snus.
Is effortlessness 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 /ˈɛfətləsnəs/ (EF-ut-luh-snus).