How to pronounce stateless
Say it like STAYT-lis. Stateless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAYT).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce stateless. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- STAYT
- lis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stateless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of stateless
American and British speakers say stateless in essentially the same way: /ˈsteɪtlɪs/ in the US and /ˈsteɪtlɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: STAYT-lis.
What does stateless mean?
- Of a system or protocol, such that it does not keep a persistent state between transactions.“A stateless server treats each request independently.”
- Without state or pomp.
- Without a state or nationality; not subject to any state.“UN Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons”
Where does stateless come from?
From state + -less.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying stateless
How do you pronounce stateless?
Say STAYT-lis. The American pronunciation is /ˈsteɪtlɪs/. In British English it is /ˈsteɪtlɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stateless?
Stateless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAYT). Broken into parts: STAYT · lis.
Do Americans and Brits say stateless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsteɪtlɪs/ and the British form is /ˈsteɪtlɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.