How to pronounce shiftless
Say it like SHIFT-lis. Shiftless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIFT).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈʃɪftlɪs/SHIFT-lis
UK British/ˈʃɪftlɪs/SHIFT-lis
- SHIFT
- lis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shiftless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHIFTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of shiftless
American and British speakers say shiftless in essentially the same way: /ˈʃɪftlɪs/ in the US and /ˈʃɪftlɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHIFT-lis.
What does shiftless mean?
adjective
- Lazy, unmotivated.
- Untrustworthy as a result of being incompetent at the job.
- Destitute of shifts or expedients; lacking proper means.
Where does shiftless come from?
From shift + -less.
Questions about saying shiftless
How do you pronounce shiftless?
Say SHIFT-lis. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɪftlɪs/. In British English it is /ˈʃɪftlɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shiftless?
Shiftless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIFT). Broken into parts: SHIFT · lis.
Do Americans and Brits say shiftless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃɪftlɪs/ and the British form is /ˈʃɪftlɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.