How to pronounce painlessly
Say it like PAYN-luh-slee. Painlessly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAYN).
- PAYN
- luh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Painlessly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of painlessly
American and British speakers say painlessly in essentially the same way: /ˈpeɪnləsli/ in the US and /ˈpeɪnləsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAYN-luh-slee.
What does painlessly mean?
- In a painless manner.
Where does painlessly come from?
From painless + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying painlessly
How do you pronounce painlessly?
Say PAYN-luh-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪnləsli/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪnləsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in painlessly?
Painlessly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAYN). Broken into parts: PAYN · luh · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say painlessly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpeɪnləsli/ and the British form is /ˈpeɪnləsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.