How to pronounce goodless
Say it like GUUD-lus. Goodless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUUD).
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- GUUD
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goodless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GUUDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of goodless
American and British speakers say goodless in essentially the same way: /ˈɡʊdləs/ in the US and /ˈɡʊdləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUUD-lus.
What does goodless mean?
- Without goods or property; destitute.
- Worthless.
- Lacking or devoid of good or goodness.
Where does goodless come from?
From Middle English goodles (“poor, without goods or property”), from Old English gōdlēas (“without good, miserable, bad, evil”), equivalent to good + -less.
Questions about saying goodless
How do you pronounce goodless?
Say GUUD-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʊdləs/. In British English it is /ˈɡʊdləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goodless?
Goodless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUUD). Broken into parts: GUUD · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say goodless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡʊdləs/ and the British form is /ˈɡʊdləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.