How to pronounce stairless
Say it like STAIR-lus. Stairless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAIR).
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- STAIR
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stairless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of stairless
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAIR-lus.
What does stairless mean?
- Without stairs.
Where does stairless come from?
From stair + -less.
Words that rhyme with stairless
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stairless.
Questions about saying stairless
How do you pronounce stairless?
Say STAIR-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɛrləs/. In British English it is /ˈstɛələs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stairless?
Stairless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAIR). Broken into parts: STAIR · lus.
Is stairless pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈstɛələs/ (STAIR-lus).