How to pronounce flavorless
Say it like FLAY-ver-lus. Flavorless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAY).
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- FLAY
- ver
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flavorless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of flavorless
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FLAY-vuh-lus.
What does flavorless mean?
- Lacking taste or flavor; without seasoning, spice, or discernible qualities of taste.
- Flat; lacking character or definition.
- Without flavor.
Where does flavorless come from?
From flavor + -less.
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Questions about saying flavorless
How do you pronounce flavorless?
Say FLAY-ver-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈfleɪvɚləs/. In British English it is /ˈfleɪvələs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flavorless?
Flavorless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAY). Broken into parts: FLAY · ver · lus.
Is flavorless 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 /ˈfleɪvələs/ (FLAY-vuh-lus).