How to pronounce featherless
Say it like FETH-er-lus. Featherless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FETH).
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- FETH
- er
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Featherless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FETHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep 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 featherless
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FETH-uh-lus.
What does featherless mean?
- Having no feathers.
Where does featherless come from?
From Middle English fethirles, fedyrles, equivalent to feather + -less.
Questions about saying featherless
How do you pronounce featherless?
Say FETH-er-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛðərləs/. In British English it is /ˈfɛðələs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in featherless?
Featherless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FETH). Broken into parts: FETH · er · lus.
Is featherless 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 /ˈfɛðələs/ (FETH-uh-lus).