How to pronounce remorseless
Say it like rih-MOR-slus. Remorseless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOR).
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- rih
- MOR
- slus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Remorseless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- slusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of remorseless
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-MAW-slus.
What does remorseless mean?
- Without remorse, mercy or pity.
- Unyielding or relentless.
Where does remorseless come from?
From remorse + -less.
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Questions about saying remorseless
How do you pronounce remorseless?
Say rih-MOR-slus. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈmɔrsləs/. In British English it is /rɪˈmɔːsləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in remorseless?
Remorseless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOR). Broken into parts: rih · MOR · slus.
Is remorseless pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /rɪˈmɔːsləs/ (rih-MAW-slus).