How to pronounce graceless
Say it like GRAY-slus. Graceless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAY).
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- GRAY
- slus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Graceless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- slusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of graceless
American and British speakers say graceless in essentially the same way: /ˈɡreɪsləs/ in the US and /ˈɡreɪsləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRAY-slus.
What does graceless mean?
- Without grace.
- Lacking gracefulness.
- Without the grace of God.
Where does graceless come from?
From Middle English graceles; equivalent to grace + -less.
Words that rhyme with graceless
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of graceless.
Questions about saying graceless
How do you pronounce graceless?
Say GRAY-slus. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡreɪsləs/. In British English it is /ˈɡreɪsləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in graceless?
Graceless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAY). Broken into parts: GRAY · slus.
Do Americans and Brits say graceless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡreɪsləs/ and the British form is /ˈɡreɪsləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.