How to pronounce limitless
Say it like LIM-ut-lus. Limitless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIM).
- LIM
- ut
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Limitless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- utKeep 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 limitless
American and British speakers say limitless in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪmətləs/ in the US and /ˈlɪmətləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIM-ut-lus.
What does limitless mean?
- Without limits in extent, size, or quantity.
Where does limitless come from?
From limit + -less.
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Questions about saying limitless
How do you pronounce limitless?
Say LIM-ut-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪmətləs/. In British English it is /ˈlɪmətləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in limitless?
Limitless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIM). Broken into parts: LIM · ut · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say limitless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪmətləs/ and the British form is /ˈlɪmətləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.