How to pronounce thoughtless
Say it like THAWT-lus. Thoughtless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THAWT).
- THAWT
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thoughtless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THAWTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of thoughtless
American and British speakers say thoughtless in essentially the same way: /ˈθɔtləs/ in the US and /ˈθɔːtləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: THAWT-lus.
What does thoughtless mean?
- Marked by or showing lack of due thought or care.
- Inconsiderate, inattentive.“A thoughtless remark.”
- Lacking thought or consideration.“The debate turned into thoughtless bickering.”
Where does thoughtless come from?
From thought + -less.
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Questions about saying thoughtless
How do you pronounce thoughtless?
Say THAWT-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɔtləs/. In British English it is /ˈθɔːtləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thoughtless?
Thoughtless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THAWT). Broken into parts: THAWT · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say thoughtless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθɔtləs/ and the British form is /ˈθɔːtləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.