How to pronounce listless
Say it like LIST-lus. Listless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIST).
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- LIST
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Listless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LISTSay 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 listless
American and British speakers say listless in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪstləs/ in the US and /ˈlɪstləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIST-lus.
What does listless mean?
- Lacking energy, enthusiasm, or liveliness.
Where does listless come from?
From Middle English lystles, equivalent to list (“desire”) + -less.
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Questions about saying listless
How do you pronounce listless?
Say LIST-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪstləs/. In British English it is /ˈlɪstləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in listless?
Listless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIST). Broken into parts: LIST · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say listless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪstləs/ and the British form is /ˈlɪstləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.