How to pronounce funlessness
Say it like FUHN-luh-snus. Funlessness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHN).
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- FUHN
- luh
- snus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Funlessness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- 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 funlessness
American and British speakers say funlessness in essentially the same way: /ˈfʌnləsnəs/ in the US and /ˈfʌnləsnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: FUHN-luh-snus.
What does funlessness mean?
- Lack of fun.
Where does funlessness come from?
From funless + -ness.
Questions about saying funlessness
How do you pronounce funlessness?
Say FUHN-luh-snus. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʌnləsnəs/. In British English it is /ˈfʌnləsnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in funlessness?
Funlessness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHN). Broken into parts: FUHN · luh · snus.
Do Americans and Brits say funlessness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfʌnləsnəs/ and the British form is /ˈfʌnləsnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.