How to pronounce tirelessly
Say it like TIRE-luh-slee. Tirelessly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIRE).
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- TIRE
- luh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tirelessly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TIRESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tirelessly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TIRE-luh-slee.
What does tirelessly mean?
- In a tireless manner; without tiring, flagging, or ceasing.“The volunteers worked tirelessly to improve the content.”
Where does tirelessly come from?
From tireless + -ly.
Questions about saying tirelessly
How do you pronounce tirelessly?
Say TIRE-luh-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪrləsli/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪələsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tirelessly?
Tirelessly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIRE). Broken into parts: TIRE · luh · slee.
Is tirelessly 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 /ˈtaɪələsli/ (TIRE-luh-slee).