How to pronounce spineless
Say it like SPYNE-lus. Spineless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPYNE).
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- SPYNE
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spineless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of spineless
American and British speakers say spineless in essentially the same way: /ˈspaɪnləs/ in the US and /ˈspaɪnləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPYNE-lus.
What does spineless mean?
- Having no spines, prickles, or thorns.
- Having no spinal column.
- Cowardly, uncourageous; lacking character.
Where does spineless come from?
From spine + -less.
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Questions about saying spineless
How do you pronounce spineless?
Say SPYNE-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈspaɪnləs/. In British English it is /ˈspaɪnləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spineless?
Spineless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPYNE). Broken into parts: SPYNE · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say spineless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspaɪnləs/ and the British form is /ˈspaɪnləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.