How to pronounce scaleless
Say it like SKAYL-lus. Scaleless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAYL).
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- SKAYL
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scaleless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKAYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of scaleless
American and British speakers say scaleless in essentially the same way: /ˈskeɪlləs/ in the US and /ˈskeɪlləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKAYL-lus.
What does scaleless mean?
- Lacking anything to give a sense of scale; not having a reference for size.
- Of a surface: free from deposits of scale.
- Not having scales.
Where does scaleless come from?
From scale + -less.
Questions about saying scaleless
How do you pronounce scaleless?
Say SKAYL-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈskeɪlləs/. In British English it is /ˈskeɪlləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scaleless?
Scaleless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAYL). Broken into parts: SKAYL · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say scaleless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskeɪlləs/ and the British form is /ˈskeɪlləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.