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How to pronounce limitless

limitless
/ˈlɪmətləs/
3 syllables, stress on the first

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Limitless, sound by sound

/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.

In a sentence

Civilization is the limitless multiplication of unnecessary necessities.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce limitless?

Limitless is pronounced /ˈlɪmətləs/ in American English.

How many syllables are in limitless?

Limitless has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in limitless?

The first syllable: /ˈlɪmətləs/.

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