How to pronounce plotlessness
Say it like PLOT-luh-snus. Plotlessness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLOT).
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- PLOT
- luh
- snus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plotlessness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- snusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of plotlessness
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PLOT-luh-snus.
What does plotlessness mean?
- The state of lacking a substantial plot or scheme.“I was disappointed by the plotlessness of the film: it was all action and explosions.”
Where does plotlessness come from?
From plotless + -ness.
Questions about saying plotlessness
How do you pronounce plotlessness?
Say PLOT-luh-snus. The American pronunciation is /ˈplɑtləsnəs/. In British English it is /ˈplɒtləsnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plotlessness?
Plotlessness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLOT). Broken into parts: PLOT · luh · snus.
Is plotlessness pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈplɒtləsnəs/ (PLOT-luh-snus).