How to pronounce riskless
Say it like RIS-klus. Riskless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIS).
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- RIS
- klus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Riskless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- klusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of riskless
American and British speakers say riskless in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪskləs/ in the US and /ˈrɪskləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: RIS-klus.
What does riskless mean?
- Free of risk.“Nothing is completely riskless, not even staying at home in bed.”
Where does riskless come from?
From risk + -less.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying riskless
How do you pronounce riskless?
Say RIS-klus. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪskləs/. In British English it is /ˈrɪskləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in riskless?
Riskless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIS). Broken into parts: RIS · klus.
Do Americans and Brits say riskless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪskləs/ and the British form is /ˈrɪskləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.