How to Pronounce Cheerless

To pronounce "cheerless", say CHEERL-ess — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

CHEERL-ess

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💡 Tip for remembering “cheerless”

"cheerless" has 2 syllables: cheerl-ess. It rhymes with tearless and steerless, if that helps it stick.

What does cheerless mean?

adjective

  1. Devoid of cheer; gloomy.

Antonyms

cheerful

Words that rhyme with cheerless

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tearlesssteerless

Related words

disconsolatedrearydreardepressinggrimsombergloomydismal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cheerless"?▾

"Cheerless" has 2 syllables: cheerl · ess.

What does "cheerless" mean?▾

Cheerless: Devoid of cheer; gloomy.

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