How to pronounce priceless
Say it like PRY-slus. Priceless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRY).
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- PRY
- slus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Priceless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- slusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of priceless
American and British speakers say priceless in essentially the same way: /ˈpraɪsləs/ in the US and /ˈpraɪslɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRY-slis.
What does priceless mean?
- having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth
Where does priceless come from?
From price + -less (“lacking, without”).
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Questions about saying priceless
How do you pronounce priceless?
Say PRY-slus. The American pronunciation is /ˈpraɪsləs/. In British English it is /ˈpraɪslɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in priceless?
Priceless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRY). Broken into parts: PRY · slus.
Do Americans and Brits say priceless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpraɪsləs/ and the British form is /ˈpraɪslɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.