How to pronounce fenceless
Say it like FEN-slus. Fenceless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEN).
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- FEN
- slus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fenceless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- slusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fenceless
American and British speakers say fenceless in essentially the same way: /ˈfɛnsləs/ in the US and /ˈfɛnsləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: FEN-slus.
What does fenceless mean?
- Without a fence.
Where does fenceless come from?
From fence + -less.
Words that rhyme with fenceless
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fenceless.
Questions about saying fenceless
How do you pronounce fenceless?
Say FEN-slus. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛnsləs/. In British English it is /ˈfɛnsləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fenceless?
Fenceless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEN). Broken into parts: FEN · slus.
Do Americans and Brits say fenceless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɛnsləs/ and the British form is /ˈfɛnsləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.