How to pronounce formlessness
Say it like FORM-luh-snus. Formlessness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FORM).
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- FORM
- luh
- snus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Formlessness 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- snusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of formlessness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAWM-luh-snus.
What does formlessness mean?
- The quality of being formless.
Where does formlessness come from?
From formless + -ness.
Questions about saying formlessness
How do you pronounce formlessness?
Say FORM-luh-snus. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrmləsnəs/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːmləsnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in formlessness?
Formlessness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FORM). Broken into parts: FORM · luh · snus.
Is formlessness 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 /ˈfɔːmləsnəs/ (FAWM-luh-snus).