How to pronounce kingless
Say it like KING-lus. Kingless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KING).
- KING
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kingless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kingless
American and British speakers say kingless in essentially the same way: /ˈkɪŋləs/ in the US and /ˈkɪŋləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KING-lus.
What does kingless mean?
- Without a king.
Where does kingless come from?
Inherited from Middle English kingles; by surface analysis, king + -less.
Questions about saying kingless
How do you pronounce kingless?
Say KING-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪŋləs/. In British English it is /ˈkɪŋləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kingless?
Kingless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KING). Broken into parts: KING · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say kingless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɪŋləs/ and the British form is /ˈkɪŋləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.