How to pronounce neckless
Say it like NEK-lis. Neckless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEK).
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- NEK
- lis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neckless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- lisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of neckless
American and British speakers say neckless in essentially the same way: /ˈnɛklɪs/ in the US and /ˈnɛklɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEK-lis.
What does neckless mean?
- Without a neck.
Where does neckless come from?
From neck + -less.
Questions about saying neckless
How do you pronounce neckless?
Say NEK-lis. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛklɪs/. In British English it is /ˈnɛklɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neckless?
Neckless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEK). Broken into parts: NEK · lis.
Do Americans and Brits say neckless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɛklɪs/ and the British form is /ˈnɛklɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.