How to pronounce wordless
Say it like WURD-lus. Wordless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURD).
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- WURD
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wordless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WURDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wordless
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WURD-lus.
What does wordless mean?
- Conveyed without the use of words; unspoken or unsaid.
- Unable or unwilling to speak; dumb, silent or inarticulate.
Where does wordless come from?
From Middle English wordles, equivalent to word + -less.
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Questions about saying wordless
How do you pronounce wordless?
Say WURD-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝdləs/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːdləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wordless?
Wordless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURD). Broken into parts: WURD · lus.
Is wordless pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈwɜːdləs/ (WURD-lus).