How to pronounce soundless
Say it like SOWND-lus. Soundless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOWND).
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- SOWND
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soundless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOWNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of soundless
American and British speakers say soundless in essentially the same way: /ˈsaʊndləs/ in the US and /ˈsaʊndləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SOWND-lus.
What does soundless mean?
- Without sound.“a soundless tableau”
- Not capable of being sounded or fathomed.“the soundless deep”
Where does soundless come from?
From sound + -less.
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Words that rhyme with soundless
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Questions about saying soundless
How do you pronounce soundless?
Say SOWND-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaʊndləs/. In British English it is /ˈsaʊndləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soundless?
Soundless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOWND). Broken into parts: SOWND · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say soundless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaʊndləs/ and the British form is /ˈsaʊndləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.