How to pronounce ruthlessly
Say it like ROOTH-luh-slee. Ruthlessly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROOTH).
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- ROOTH
- luh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ruthlessly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROOTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ruthlessly
American and British speakers say ruthlessly in essentially the same way: /ˈruθləsli/ in the US and /ˈruːθləsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROOTH-luh-slee.
What does ruthlessly mean?
- In a ruthless manner; with cruelty; without pity or compassion.
Where does ruthlessly come from?
From ruthless + -ly.
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Questions about saying ruthlessly
How do you pronounce ruthlessly?
Say ROOTH-luh-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˈruθləsli/. In British English it is /ˈruːθləsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ruthlessly?
Ruthlessly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROOTH). Broken into parts: ROOTH · luh · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say ruthlessly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈruθləsli/ and the British form is /ˈruːθləsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.