How to pronounce loveless
Say it like LUHV-lus. Loveless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHV).
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- LUHV
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loveless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUHVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of loveless
American and British speakers say loveless in essentially the same way: /ˈlʌvləs/ in the US and /ˈlʌvləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHV-lus.
What does loveless mean?
- Without love.“Theirs was a loveless marriage: they stayed together even though they didn't care for each other.”
Where does loveless come from?
From Middle English loveles; equivalent to love + -less.
Questions about saying loveless
How do you pronounce loveless?
Say LUHV-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌvləs/. In British English it is /ˈlʌvləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loveless?
Loveless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHV). Broken into parts: LUHV · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say loveless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlʌvləs/ and the British form is /ˈlʌvləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.