How to pronounce formless
Say it like FORM-lus. Formless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FORM).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfɔrmləs/FORM-lus
UK British/ˈfɔːmləs/FAWM-lus
- FORM
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Formless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FORMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of formless
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAWM-lus.
What does formless mean?
adjective
- Without form; shapeless.
- Without the use of forms or templates.
Where does formless come from?
From form + -less.
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Questions about saying formless
How do you pronounce formless?
Say FORM-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrmləs/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːmləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in formless?
Formless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FORM). Broken into parts: FORM · lus.
Is formless 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 /ˈfɔːmləs/ (FAWM-lus).