How to pronounce stainless
Say it like STAYN-lus. Stainless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAYN).
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- STAYN
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stainless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of stainless
American and British speakers say stainless in essentially the same way: /ˈsteɪnləs/ in the US and /ˈsteɪnlɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: STAYN-lis.
What does stainless mean?
- steel containing chromium that makes it resistant to corrosion
- (of reputation) free from blemishes“his unsullied name”“an untarnished reputation”
Where does stainless come from?
From stain + -less.
Words that rhyme with stainless
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stainless.
Questions about saying stainless
How do you pronounce stainless?
Say STAYN-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈsteɪnləs/. In British English it is /ˈsteɪnlɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stainless?
Stainless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAYN). Broken into parts: STAYN · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say stainless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsteɪnləs/ and the British form is /ˈsteɪnlɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.