How to pronounce speedless
Say it like SPEED-lus. Speedless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEED).
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- SPEED
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Speedless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPEEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of speedless
American and British speakers say speedless in essentially the same way: /ˈspidləs/ in the US and /ˈspiːdləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPEED-lus.
What does speedless mean?
- Without speed; slow; sluggish or steady.
Where does speedless come from?
From Middle English spedles, equivalent to speed + -less.
Words that rhyme with speedless
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of speedless.
Questions about saying speedless
How do you pronounce speedless?
Say SPEED-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈspidləs/. In British English it is /ˈspiːdləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in speedless?
Speedless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEED). Broken into parts: SPEED · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say speedless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspidləs/ and the British form is /ˈspiːdləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.