How to pronounce shunless
Say it like SHUHN-lus. Shunless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUHN).
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- SHUHN
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shunless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of shunless
American and British speakers say shunless in essentially the same way: /ˈʃʌnləs/ in the US and /ˈʃʌnləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHUHN-lus.
What does shunless mean?
- That cannot be shunned; not to be avoided; inevitable, unavoidable.
Where does shunless come from?
From shun + -less (suffix meaning ‘lacking, without’), probably popularized by the English playwright William Shakespeare (1564–1616) by its use in his play Coriolanus (c.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying shunless
How do you pronounce shunless?
Say SHUHN-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃʌnləs/. In British English it is /ˈʃʌnləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shunless?
Shunless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUHN). Broken into parts: SHUHN · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say shunless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃʌnləs/ and the British form is /ˈʃʌnləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.