How to pronounce spotless
Say it like SPOT-lus. Spotless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPOT).
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- SPOT
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spotless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of spotless
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SPOT-lus.
What does spotless mean?
- Exceptionally clean.“spotless shirt”
- Impeccable and free from blemish.“spotless nature”
- Lacking spots; unspotted.
Where does spotless come from?
From Middle English spotles, equivalent to spot + -less.
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Questions about saying spotless
How do you pronounce spotless?
Say SPOT-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɑtləs/. In British English it is /ˈspɒtləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spotless?
Spotless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPOT). Broken into parts: SPOT · lus.
Is spotless pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈspɒtləs/ (SPOT-lus).