How to pronounce knickerless
Say it like NIK-er-lus. Knickerless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈnɪkərləs/NIK-er-lus
UK British/ˈnɪkələs/NIK-uh-lus
- NIK
- er
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Knickerless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of knickerless
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NIK-uh-lus.
What does knickerless mean?
adjective
- Not wearing any knickers; without underwear.
Where does knickerless come from?
From knicker + -less.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- unknickered
Questions about saying knickerless
How do you pronounce knickerless?
Say NIK-er-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪkərləs/. In British English it is /ˈnɪkələs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in knickerless?
Knickerless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIK). Broken into parts: NIK · er · lus.
Is knickerless 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 /ˈnɪkələs/ (NIK-uh-lus).