How to pronounce nameless
Say it like NAYM-lus. Nameless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAYM).
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- NAYM
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nameless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAYMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nameless
American and British speakers say nameless in essentially the same way: /ˈneɪmləs/ in the US and /ˈneɪmləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAYM-lus.
What does nameless mean?
- Not having a name.“Environmental DNA analysis suggests that the number of species of bacteria that remain nameless to date may well be on the order of many thousands.”
- Whose name is unknown; unidentified or obscured.“The culprits shall remain nameless here, as some names have been changed to protect the guilty; just don't let it happen again.”
- Unable to be described or expressed.“a nameless unease”
Where does nameless come from?
From Middle English nameles, equivalent to name + -less.
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Words that rhyme with nameless
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Questions about saying nameless
How do you pronounce nameless?
Say NAYM-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈneɪmləs/. In British English it is /ˈneɪmləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nameless?
Nameless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAYM). Broken into parts: NAYM · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say nameless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈneɪmləs/ and the British form is /ˈneɪmləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.