How to pronounce motionless
Say it like MOH-shun-les. Motionless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH).
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- MOH
- shun
- les
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Motionless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lesKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of motionless
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOH-shun-les.
What does motionless mean?
- At rest, stationary, immobile, not moving.
Where does motionless come from?
From motion + -less.
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Questions about saying motionless
How do you pronounce motionless?
Say MOH-shun-les. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊʃənlɛs/. In British English it is /ˈməʊʃənlɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in motionless?
Motionless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH). Broken into parts: MOH · shun · les.
Is motionless pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈməʊʃənlɛs/ (MOH-shun-les).