How to pronounce guiltless
Say it like GHILT-lis. Guiltless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHILT).
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- GHILT
- lis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guiltless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHILTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of guiltless
American and British speakers say guiltless in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɪltlɪs/ in the US and /ˈɡɪltlɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHILT-lis.
What does guiltless mean?
- Free from guilt; innocent.
- Without experience or trial; unacquainted (with).
- Not encumbered with; free from.
Where does guiltless come from?
From Middle English giltles, gultles, gyltles, from Old English *gyltlēas, equivalent to guilt + -less.
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Questions about saying guiltless
How do you pronounce guiltless?
Say GHILT-lis. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɪltlɪs/. In British English it is /ˈɡɪltlɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guiltless?
Guiltless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHILT). Broken into parts: GHILT · lis.
Do Americans and Brits say guiltless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɪltlɪs/ and the British form is /ˈɡɪltlɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.