How to pronounce heartlessness
Say it like HART-luh-snus. Heartlessness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HART).
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- HART
- luh
- snus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heartlessness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HARTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- snusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of heartlessness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAHT-lih-snus.
What does heartlessness mean?
- the characteristic of being heartless
Where does heartlessness come from?
From heartless + -ness.
Questions about saying heartlessness
How do you pronounce heartlessness?
Say HART-luh-snus. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrtləsnəs/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːtlɪsnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heartlessness?
Heartlessness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HART). Broken into parts: HART · luh · snus.
Is heartlessness 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 /ˈhɑːtlɪsnəs/ (HAHT-lih-snus).