How to pronounce rudderless
Say it like RUHD-er-lus. Rudderless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHD).
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- RUHD
- er
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rudderless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RUHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rudderless
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RUHD-uh-lus.
What does rudderless mean?
- Without a rudder.
- Lacking guidance or direction.
Where does rudderless come from?
From rudder + -less.
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Questions about saying rudderless
How do you pronounce rudderless?
Say RUHD-er-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌdɚləs/. In British English it is /ˈrʌdələs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rudderless?
Rudderless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHD). Broken into parts: RUHD · er · lus.
Is rudderless 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 /ˈrʌdələs/ (RUHD-uh-lus).