How to pronounce shirtless
Say it like SHURT-lus. Shirtless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHURT).
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- SHURT
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shirtless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHURTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of shirtless
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHURT-lus.
What does shirtless mean?
- Without a shirt.“a shirtless wardrobe”
- Not wearing a shirt; having a bare torso, barechested.
- Very poor.
Where does shirtless come from?
From shirt + -less.
Questions about saying shirtless
How do you pronounce shirtless?
Say SHURT-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɝtləs/. In British English it is /ˈʃɜːtləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shirtless?
Shirtless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHURT). Broken into parts: SHURT · lus.
Is shirtless 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 /ˈʃɜːtləs/ (SHURT-lus).