How to pronounce gillless
Say it like ghil-LES. Gillless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LES).
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- ghil
- LES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gillless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ghilKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of gillless
American and British speakers say gillless in essentially the same way: /ɡɪlˈlɛs/ in the US and /ɡɪlˈlɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ghil-LES.
What does gillless mean?
- Lacking gills.“Some salamanders are both gillless and lungless as adults, relying solely on cutaneous respiration to breathe.”
Where does gillless come from?
From gill + -less.
Words that rhyme with gillless
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gillless.
Questions about saying gillless
How do you pronounce gillless?
Say ghil-LES. The American pronunciation is /ɡɪlˈlɛs/. In British English it is /ɡɪlˈlɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gillless?
Gillless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LES). Broken into parts: ghil · LES.
Do Americans and Brits say gillless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡɪlˈlɛs/ and the British form is /ɡɪlˈlɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.