How to pronounce sleeveless
Say it like SLEEV-lis. Sleeveless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLEEV).
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- SLEEV
- lis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sleeveless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLEEVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sleeveless
American and British speakers say sleeveless in essentially the same way: /ˈslivlɪs/ in the US and /ˈsliːvlɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLEEV-lis.
What does sleeveless mean?
- Of a garment, having no sleeves.
Where does sleeveless come from?
From Middle English slevelees, sleveles, from Old English slīeflēas (“sleeveless”), equivalent to sleeve + -less.
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Questions about saying sleeveless
How do you pronounce sleeveless?
Say SLEEV-lis. The American pronunciation is /ˈslivlɪs/. In British English it is /ˈsliːvlɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sleeveless?
Sleeveless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLEEV). Broken into parts: SLEEV · lis.
Do Americans and Brits say sleeveless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈslivlɪs/ and the British form is /ˈsliːvlɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.