How to pronounce returnless
Say it like ruh-TURN-lus. Returnless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TURN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/rəˈtɝnləs/ruh-TURN-lus
UK British/rəˈtɜːnləs/ruh-TURN-lus
- ruh
- TURN
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Returnless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TURNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of returnless
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ruh-TURN-lus.
What does returnless mean?
adjective
- from (or due to) which one will not, or cannot, return (of a journey, destination, situation, distance, etc.)
- which will not return
Where does returnless come from?
From return + -less.
Questions about saying returnless
How do you pronounce returnless?
Say ruh-TURN-lus. The American pronunciation is /rəˈtɝnləs/. In British English it is /rəˈtɜːnləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in returnless?
Returnless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TURN). Broken into parts: ruh · TURN · lus.
Is returnless 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 /rəˈtɜːnləs/ (ruh-TURN-lus).