How to pronounce gearless
Say it like GHEER-lus. Gearless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHEER).
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- GHEER
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gearless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gearless
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GHEER-lus.
What does gearless mean?
- Without gears.
Where does gearless come from?
From gear + -less.
Words that rhyme with gearless
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gearless.
Questions about saying gearless
How do you pronounce gearless?
Say GHEER-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɪrləs/. In British English it is /ˈɡɪələs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gearless?
Gearless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHEER). Broken into parts: GHEER · lus.
Is gearless 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 /ˈɡɪələs/ (GHEER-lus).