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