How to pronounce mirthless
Say it like MURTH-lus. Mirthless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MURTH).
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- MURTH
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mirthless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MURTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mirthless
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MURTH-lus.
What does mirthless mean?
- Lacking mirth; devoid of joy; sad.
Where does mirthless come from?
From Middle English myrtheles, equivalent to mirth + -less.
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Words that rhyme with mirthless
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Questions about saying mirthless
How do you pronounce mirthless?
Say MURTH-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɝθləs/. In British English it is /ˈmɜːθləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mirthless?
Mirthless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MURTH). Broken into parts: MURTH · lus.
Is mirthless pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmɜːθləs/ (MURTH-lus).