How to pronounce weightless
Say it like WAYT-lus. Weightless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAYT).
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- WAYT
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Weightless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of weightless
American and British speakers say weightless in essentially the same way: /ˈweɪtləs/ in the US and /ˈweɪtləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAYT-lus.
What does weightless mean?
- Without weight.
- Not affected by gravity.
Where does weightless come from?
From weight + -less.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying weightless
How do you pronounce weightless?
Say WAYT-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪtləs/. In British English it is /ˈweɪtləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in weightless?
Weightless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAYT). Broken into parts: WAYT · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say weightless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈweɪtləs/ and the British form is /ˈweɪtləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.