How to pronounce needleless
Say it like NEE-dul-lus. Needleless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE).
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- NEE
- dul
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Needleless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of needleless
American and British speakers say needleless in essentially the same way: /ˈnidəlləs/ in the US and /ˈniːdəlləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEE-dul-lus.
What does needleless mean?
- Without a needle or needles (especially hypodermic needles).
Where does needleless come from?
From needle + -less.
Questions about saying needleless
How do you pronounce needleless?
Say NEE-dul-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈnidəlləs/. In British English it is /ˈniːdəlləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in needleless?
Needleless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE). Broken into parts: NEE · dul · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say needleless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnidəlləs/ and the British form is /ˈniːdəlləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.