How to pronounce meaningless
Say it like MEE-ning-lus. Meaningless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE).
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- MEE
- ning
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Meaningless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. 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 meaningless
American and British speakers say meaningless in essentially the same way: /ˈminɪŋləs/ in the US and /ˈmiːnɪŋləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEE-ning-lus.
What does meaningless mean?
- having no meaning or direction or purpose“a meaningless endeavor”“a meaningless life”
- producing no result or effect“a futile effort”“the therapy was ineffectual”
Where does meaningless come from?
From meaning + -less.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying meaningless
How do you pronounce meaningless?
Say MEE-ning-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈminɪŋləs/. In British English it is /ˈmiːnɪŋləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in meaningless?
Meaningless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE). Broken into parts: MEE · ning · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say meaningless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈminɪŋləs/ and the British form is /ˈmiːnɪŋləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.