How to pronounce skilless
Say it like SKIL-lus. Skilless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIL).
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- SKIL
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skilless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKILSay 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 skilless
American and British speakers say skilless in essentially the same way: /ˈskɪlləs/ in the US and /ˈskɪlləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKIL-lus.
What does skilless mean?
- Without skill; unskilled, inept.
Questions about saying skilless
How do you pronounce skilless?
Say SKIL-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɪlləs/. In British English it is /ˈskɪlləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skilless?
Skilless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIL). Broken into parts: SKIL · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say skilless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskɪlləs/ and the British form is /ˈskɪlləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.