How to pronounce hairless
Say it like HAIR-lus. Hairless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAIR).
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- HAIR
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hairless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hairless
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAIR-lus.
What does hairless mean?
- Destitute of hair.
- Bald.
- An animal of a hairless breed.
Where does hairless come from?
From hair + -less. Piecewise doublet of hair loss.
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Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with hairless
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Questions about saying hairless
How do you pronounce hairless?
Say HAIR-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛrləs/. In British English it is /ˈhɛələs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hairless?
Hairless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAIR). Broken into parts: HAIR · lus.
Is hairless pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈhɛələs/ (HAIR-lus).