How to pronounce lossless
Say it like LOS-lus. Lossless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOS).
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US American/ˈlɑsləs/LOS-lus
UK British/ˈlɒsləs/LOS-lus
- LOS
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lossless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lossless
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LOS-lus.
What does lossless mean?
adjective
- Free from loss, especially not losing electrical energy or force.
- Not losing information.
Where does lossless come from?
From loss + -less.
Questions about saying lossless
How do you pronounce lossless?
Say LOS-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑsləs/. In British English it is /ˈlɒsləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lossless?
Lossless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOS). Broken into parts: LOS · lus.
Is lossless pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈlɒsləs/ (LOS-lus).