How to pronounce numberless
Say it like NUHM-ber-lus. Numberless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHM).
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- NUHM
- ber
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Numberless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of numberless
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NUHM-buh-lus.
What does numberless mean?
- Without number; having too many to count.“The stars are as numberless as the grains of sand on a beach.”
Where does numberless come from?
From number + -less.
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Questions about saying numberless
How do you pronounce numberless?
Say NUHM-ber-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈnʌmbɚləs/. In British English it is /ˈnʌmbələs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in numberless?
Numberless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHM). Broken into parts: NUHM · ber · lus.
Is numberless 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 /ˈnʌmbələs/ (NUHM-buh-lus).