How to pronounce maleless
Say it like MAYL-lus. Maleless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAYL).
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- MAYL
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maleless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of maleless
American and British speakers say maleless in essentially the same way: /ˈmeɪlləs/ in the US and /ˈmeɪlləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAYL-lus.
What does maleless mean?
- Devoid of males.
Where does maleless come from?
From male + -less.
Questions about saying maleless
How do you pronounce maleless?
Say MAYL-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪlləs/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪlləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maleless?
Maleless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAYL). Broken into parts: MAYL · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say maleless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmeɪlləs/ and the British form is /ˈmeɪlləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.