How to pronounce pithless
Say it like PITH-lus. Pithless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PITH).
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- PITH
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pithless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PITHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pithless
American and British speakers say pithless in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪθləs/ in the US and /ˈpɪθləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: PITH-lus.
What does pithless mean?
- Lacking strength or pith; weak.
- Not cogent.
Where does pithless come from?
From pith + -less.
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Questions about saying pithless
How do you pronounce pithless?
Say PITH-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪθləs/. In British English it is /ˈpɪθləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pithless?
Pithless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PITH). Broken into parts: PITH · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say pithless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪθləs/ and the British form is /ˈpɪθləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.