How to pronounce voiceless
Say it like VOYS-lus. Voiceless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOYS).
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- VOYS
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Voiceless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VOYSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of voiceless
American and British speakers say voiceless in essentially the same way: /ˈvɔɪsləs/ in the US and /ˈvɔɪsləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: VOYS-lus.
What does voiceless mean?
- Lacking a voice, without vocal sound.
- Without a vote; having no input into a decision.
- Spoken without vibration of the vocal cords; unvoiced, surd, breathed. Examples: [t], [s], [f], [m̥], [u̥].
Where does voiceless come from?
From voice + -less.
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Questions about saying voiceless
How do you pronounce voiceless?
Say VOYS-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɔɪsləs/. In British English it is /ˈvɔɪsləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in voiceless?
Voiceless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOYS). Broken into parts: VOYS · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say voiceless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɔɪsləs/ and the British form is /ˈvɔɪsləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.