How to pronounce listlessly
Say it like LIST-luh-slee. Listlessly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIST).
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- LIST
- luh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Listlessly 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of listlessly
American and British speakers say listlessly in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪstləsli/ in the US and /ˈlɪstləsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIST-luh-slee.
What does listlessly mean?
- In a listless manner; without energy or enthusiasm.
Where does listlessly come from?
From listless + -ly.
Questions about saying listlessly
How do you pronounce listlessly?
Say LIST-luh-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪstləsli/. In British English it is /ˈlɪstləsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in listlessly?
Listlessly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIST). Broken into parts: LIST · luh · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say listlessly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪstləsli/ and the British form is /ˈlɪstləsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.