How to pronounce faithlessly
Say it like FAYTH-lus-lee. Faithlessly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAYTH).
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- FAYTH
- lus
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Faithlessly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAYTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of faithlessly
American and British speakers say faithlessly in essentially the same way: /ˈfeɪθləsli/ in the US and /ˈfeɪθləsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAYTH-lus-lee.
What does faithlessly mean?
- In a faithless manner
Where does faithlessly come from?
From faithless + -ly.
Questions about saying faithlessly
How do you pronounce faithlessly?
Say FAYTH-lus-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfeɪθləsli/. In British English it is /ˈfeɪθləsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in faithlessly?
Faithlessly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAYTH). Broken into parts: FAYTH · lus · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say faithlessly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfeɪθləsli/ and the British form is /ˈfeɪθləsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.