How to pronounce sinless
Say it like SIN-lus. Sinless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN).
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- SIN
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sinless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sinless
American and British speakers say sinless in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪnləs/ in the US and /ˈsɪnləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIN-lus.
What does sinless mean?
- Without sin; never having sinned.
Where does sinless come from?
From Middle English synneles, senneles, from Old English synlēas (“without sin; sinless”), equivalent to sin + -less.
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Questions about saying sinless
How do you pronounce sinless?
Say SIN-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪnləs/. In British English it is /ˈsɪnləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sinless?
Sinless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN). Broken into parts: SIN · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say sinless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪnləs/ and the British form is /ˈsɪnləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.