How to pronounce fearless
Say it like FEER-lus. Fearless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEER).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfɪrləs/FEER-lus
UK British/ˈfɪələs/FEER-lus
- FEER
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fearless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fearless
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FEER-lus.
What does fearless mean?
adjective
- oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
- invulnerable to fear or intimidation“audacious explorers”“fearless reporters and photographers”
Where does fearless come from?
From fear + -less.
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Questions about saying fearless
How do you pronounce fearless?
Say FEER-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪrləs/. In British English it is /ˈfɪələs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fearless?
Fearless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEER). Broken into parts: FEER · lus.
Is fearless 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 /ˈfɪələs/ (FEER-lus).