How to pronounce poleless
Say it like POHL-lus. Poleless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POHL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpoʊlləs/POHL-lus
UK British/ˈpəʊlləs/POHL-lus
- POHL
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poleless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of poleless
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POHL-lus.
What does poleless mean?
adjective
- Without a pole.
Where does poleless come from?
From pole + -less.
Words that rhyme with poleless
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of poleless.
Questions about saying poleless
How do you pronounce poleless?
Say POHL-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊlləs/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊlləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poleless?
Poleless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POHL). Broken into parts: POHL · lus.
Is poleless pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈpəʊlləs/ (POHL-lus).