How to pronounce valueless
Say it like VAL-yoo-lus. Valueless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAL).
- VAL
- yoo
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Valueless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of valueless
American and British speakers say valueless in essentially the same way: /ˈvæljuləs/ in the US and /ˈvæljʊləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: VAL-yuu-lus.
What does valueless mean?
- Having no value; worthless.
Where does valueless come from?
From value + -less.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- invaluable
- bastardly
- blown
Opposite meaning
- invaluable
- unvaluable
- valuable
Questions about saying valueless
How do you pronounce valueless?
Say VAL-yoo-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈvæljuləs/. In British English it is /ˈvæljʊləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in valueless?
Valueless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAL). Broken into parts: VAL · yoo · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say valueless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvæljuləs/ and the British form is /ˈvæljʊləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.