How to pronounce pointlessly
Say it like POYNT-luh-slee. Pointlessly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POYNT).
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- POYNT
- luh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pointlessly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POYNTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- 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 pointlessly
American and British speakers say pointlessly in essentially the same way: /ˈpɔɪntləsli/ in the US and /ˈpɔɪntləsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: POYNT-luh-slee.
What does pointlessly mean?
- Without point; in a pointless manner; so as to lack purpose or importance.“He sat there, pointlessly tossing the ball into the air and letting it fall, over and over.”
Where does pointlessly come from?
From pointless + -ly.
Questions about saying pointlessly
How do you pronounce pointlessly?
Say POYNT-luh-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔɪntləsli/. In British English it is /ˈpɔɪntləsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pointlessly?
Pointlessly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POYNT). Broken into parts: POYNT · luh · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say pointlessly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɔɪntləsli/ and the British form is /ˈpɔɪntləsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.