How to pronounce mindlessly
Say it like MYND-luh-slee. Mindlessly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYND).
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- MYND
- luh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mindlessly 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mindlessly
American and British speakers say mindlessly in essentially the same way: /ˈmaɪndləsli/ in the US and /ˈmaɪndləsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: MYND-luh-slee.
What does mindlessly mean?
- In a mindless manner.
Where does mindlessly come from?
From mindless + -ly.
Questions about saying mindlessly
How do you pronounce mindlessly?
Say MYND-luh-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪndləsli/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪndləsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mindlessly?
Mindlessly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYND). Broken into parts: MYND · luh · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say mindlessly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmaɪndləsli/ and the British form is /ˈmaɪndləsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.