How to pronounce keyless
Say it like KEE-lus. Keyless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE).
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- KEE
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Keyless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of keyless
American and British speakers say keyless in essentially the same way: /ˈkiləs/ in the US and /ˈkiːləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KEE-lus.
What does keyless mean?
- Lacking or not requiring a key.
Where does keyless come from?
From key + -less.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with keyless
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Questions about saying keyless
How do you pronounce keyless?
Say KEE-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈkiləs/. In British English it is /ˈkiːləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in keyless?
Keyless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE). Broken into parts: KEE · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say keyless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkiləs/ and the British form is /ˈkiːləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.