How to pronounce scoreless
Say it like SKOR-lus. Scoreless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOR).
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- SKOR
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scoreless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of scoreless
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKAW-lus.
What does scoreless mean?
- With no points or goals etc having been scored.
Where does scoreless come from?
From score + -less.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- goalless
- pointless
Questions about saying scoreless
How do you pronounce scoreless?
Say SKOR-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɔrləs/. In British English it is /ˈskɔːləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scoreless?
Scoreless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOR). Broken into parts: SKOR · lus.
Is scoreless 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 /ˈskɔːləs/ (SKAW-lus).