How to pronounce zipless
Say it like ZIP-lus. Zipless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIP).
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- ZIP
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zipless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZIPSay 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 zipless
American and British speakers say zipless in essentially the same way: /ˈzɪpləs/ in the US and /ˈzɪpləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZIP-lus.
What does zipless mean?
- Without a zip fastener.
- Without complications and hindrances.
Where does zipless come from?
From zip + -less, the figurative sense coined (as “zipless fuck”) by Erica Jong in her novel Fear of Flying (1973), see quotations.
Questions about saying zipless
How do you pronounce zipless?
Say ZIP-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɪpləs/. In British English it is /ˈzɪpləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zipless?
Zipless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIP). Broken into parts: ZIP · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say zipless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzɪpləs/ and the British form is /ˈzɪpləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.