How to pronounce fathomless
Say it like FATH-um-lus. Fathomless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FATH).
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- FATH
- um
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fathomless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FATHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fathomless
American and British speakers say fathomless in essentially the same way: /ˈfæðəmləs/ in the US and /ˈfæðəmləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: FATH-um-lus.
What does fathomless mean?
- Very deep (especially of water deeper than a lead line can measure); bottomless, immeasurable.
- unfathomable or incomprehensible.
Where does fathomless come from?
From fathom + -less.
Questions about saying fathomless
How do you pronounce fathomless?
Say FATH-um-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈfæðəmləs/. In British English it is /ˈfæðəmləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fathomless?
Fathomless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FATH). Broken into parts: FATH · um · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say fathomless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfæðəmləs/ and the British form is /ˈfæðəmləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.