How to pronounce hornless
Say it like HORN-lis. Hornless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HORN).
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- HORN
- lis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hornless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HORNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- lisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hornless
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAWN-lis.
What does hornless mean?
- Without horns.
Where does hornless come from?
From Middle English hornles, equivalent to horn + -less.
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Questions about saying hornless
How do you pronounce hornless?
Say HORN-lis. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔrnlɪs/. In British English it is /ˈhɔːnlɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hornless?
Hornless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HORN). Broken into parts: HORN · lis.
Is hornless 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 /ˈhɔːnlɪs/ (HAWN-lis).