How to pronounce sapless
Say it like SAP-lus. Sapless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAP).
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- SAP
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sapless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sapless
American and British speakers say sapless in essentially the same way: /ˈsæpləs/ in the US and /ˈsæpləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAP-lus.
What does sapless mean?
- Lacking in sap.
- Lacking vivacity.
Where does sapless come from?
From sap + -less.
Words that rhyme with sapless
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sapless.
Questions about saying sapless
How do you pronounce sapless?
Say SAP-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæpləs/. In British English it is /ˈsæpləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sapless?
Sapless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAP). Broken into parts: SAP · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say sapless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsæpləs/ and the British form is /ˈsæpləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.