How to pronounce guilelessness
Say it like GHYLE-lih-snis. Guilelessness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHYLE).
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- GHYLE
- lih
- snis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guilelessness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHYLESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- snisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of guilelessness
American and British speakers say guilelessness in essentially the same way: /ˈɡaɪllɪsnɪs/ in the US and /ˈɡaɪllɪsnɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHYLE-lih-snis.
What does guilelessness mean?
- The characteristic of being guileless; honesty.
Where does guilelessness come from?
From guileless + -ness.
Questions about saying guilelessness
How do you pronounce guilelessness?
Say GHYLE-lih-snis. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡaɪllɪsnɪs/. In British English it is /ˈɡaɪllɪsnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guilelessness?
Guilelessness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHYLE). Broken into parts: GHYLE · lih · snis.
Do Americans and Brits say guilelessness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡaɪllɪsnɪs/ and the British form is /ˈɡaɪllɪsnɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.