How to pronounce mindless
Say it like MYND-lus. Mindless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYND).
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- MYND
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mindless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mindless
American and British speakers say mindless in essentially the same way: /ˈmaɪndləs/ in the US and /ˈmaɪndləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: MYND-lus.
What does mindless mean?
- Showing a lack of forethought or sense.
- Having no sensible meaning or purpose.“An act of mindless violence.”
- Heedless.
Where does mindless come from?
From Middle English myndles, myndelees, myndeles, mendlees, from Old English myndlēas, ġemyndlēas (“foolish, senseless”), equivalent to mind + -less.
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Questions about saying mindless
How do you pronounce mindless?
Say MYND-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪndləs/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪndləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mindless?
Mindless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYND). Broken into parts: MYND · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say mindless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmaɪndləs/ and the British form is /ˈmaɪndləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.