How to pronounce soulless
Say it like SOHL-lus. Soulless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOHL).
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- SOHL
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soulless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of soulless
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOHL-lus.
What does soulless mean?
- As if without a soul; insensitive, unfeeling.
Where does soulless come from?
From Middle English soulelez; equivalent to soul + -less.
Questions about saying soulless
How do you pronounce soulless?
Say SOHL-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊlləs/. In British English it is /ˈsəʊlləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soulless?
Soulless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOHL). Broken into parts: SOHL · lus.
Is soulless pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsəʊlləs/ (SOHL-lus).