How to pronounce thoughtlessly
Say it like THAWT-lih-slee. Thoughtlessly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THAWT).
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- THAWT
- lih
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thoughtlessly 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.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of thoughtlessly
American and British speakers say thoughtlessly in essentially the same way: /ˈθɔtlɪsli/ in the US and /ˈθɔːtlɪsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: THAWT-lih-slee.
What does thoughtlessly mean?
- Done without thinking.“He thoughtlessly invited her to come jogging, as he knew she hated exercise.”
Where does thoughtlessly come from?
From thoughtless + -ly.
Questions about saying thoughtlessly
How do you pronounce thoughtlessly?
Say THAWT-lih-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɔtlɪsli/. In British English it is /ˈθɔːtlɪsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thoughtlessly?
Thoughtlessly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THAWT). Broken into parts: THAWT · lih · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say thoughtlessly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθɔtlɪsli/ and the British form is /ˈθɔːtlɪsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.