How to pronounce weightlessness
Say it like WAYT-luh-snus. Weightlessness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAYT).
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- WAYT
- luh
- snus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Weightlessness 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- snusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of weightlessness
American and British speakers say weightlessness in essentially the same way: /ˈweɪtləsnəs/ in the US and /ˈweɪtləsnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAYT-luh-snus.
What does weightlessness mean?
- The state of being free from the effects of gravity (the force).
- An experience or instance of being weightless.
Where does weightlessness come from?
From weightless + -ness.
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Questions about saying weightlessness
How do you pronounce weightlessness?
Say WAYT-luh-snus. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪtləsnəs/. In British English it is /ˈweɪtləsnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in weightlessness?
Weightlessness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAYT). Broken into parts: WAYT · luh · snus.
Do Americans and Brits say weightlessness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈweɪtləsnəs/ and the British form is /ˈweɪtləsnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.