How to pronounce gapless
Say it like GAP-lus. Gapless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAP).
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- GAP
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gapless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gapless
American and British speakers say gapless in essentially the same way: /ˈɡæpləs/ in the US and /ˈɡæpləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAP-lus.
What does gapless mean?
- Having no gaps
Where does gapless come from?
From gap + -less.
Words that rhyme with gapless
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gapless.
Questions about saying gapless
How do you pronounce gapless?
Say GAP-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæpləs/. In British English it is /ˈɡæpləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gapless?
Gapless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAP). Broken into parts: GAP · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say gapless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡæpləs/ and the British form is /ˈɡæpləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.