How to pronounce genderless
Say it like JEN-der-lus. Genderless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN).
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- JEN
- der
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Genderless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of genderless
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JEN-duh-lus.
What does genderless mean?
- Without a gender.
- Without grammatical gender.“A genderless noun includes both the masculine and feminine forms.”
- Without sociocultural and psychosocial gender.
Where does genderless come from?
From gender + -less (“without, lacking”).
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Questions about saying genderless
How do you pronounce genderless?
Say JEN-der-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛndɚləs/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛndələs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in genderless?
Genderless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN). Broken into parts: JEN · der · lus.
Is genderless 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 /ˈdʒɛndələs/ (JEN-duh-lus).