How to pronounce odorless
Say it like OH-der-lus. Odorless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- der
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Odorless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- derKeep 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 odorless
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-duh-lus.
What does odorless mean?
- Having no odor.“They were taken unawares and overcome when the room filled with a lethal, odorless gas.”
Where does odorless come from?
From odor + -less.
Questions about saying odorless
How do you pronounce odorless?
Say OH-der-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊdɚləs/. In British English it is /ˈəʊdələs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in odorless?
Odorless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · der · lus.
Is odorless 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 /ˈəʊdələs/ (OH-duh-lus).