How to pronounce windless
Say it like WIND-lus. Windless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIND).
- WIND
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Windless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WINDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of windless
American and British speakers say windless in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪndləs/ in the US and /ˈwɪndləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIND-lus.
What does windless mean?
- Devoid of wind; calm.
- Out of breath.
Where does windless come from?
From Middle English wyndles, equivalent to wind + -less.
Words that rhyme with windless
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of windless.
Questions about saying windless
How do you pronounce windless?
Say WIND-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪndləs/. In British English it is /ˈwɪndləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in windless?
Windless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIND). Broken into parts: WIND · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say windless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪndləs/ and the British form is /ˈwɪndləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.