How to pronounce fruitlessly
Say it like FROOT-luh-slee. Fruitlessly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FROOT).
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- FROOT
- luh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fruitlessly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FROOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fruitlessly
American and British speakers say fruitlessly in essentially the same way: /ˈfrutləsli/ in the US and /ˈfruːtləsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: FROOT-luh-slee.
What does fruitlessly mean?
- Unproductively, uselessly.
Where does fruitlessly come from?
From fruitless + -ly.
Questions about saying fruitlessly
How do you pronounce fruitlessly?
Say FROOT-luh-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrutləsli/. In British English it is /ˈfruːtləsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fruitlessly?
Fruitlessly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FROOT). Broken into parts: FROOT · luh · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say fruitlessly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfrutləsli/ and the British form is /ˈfruːtləsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.