How to Pronounce Flightless

To pronounce "flightless", say FLIGHTL-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

10

Letters

FLIGHTL-ess

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💡 Tip for remembering “flightless”

"flightless" has 2 syllables: flightl-ess. It rhymes with lightless and witeless, if that helps it stick.

What does flightless mean?

adjective

  1. Unable to fly. Usually used with birds such as the penguin, ostrich, and emu.

Antonyms

flightedvolant

Words that rhyme with flightless

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lightlesswitelessmightlesssprightlesssightlessnightlessrightlessknightlessfrightless

Related words

winglesscormorantcormorantsimpennatepinfeatheredornithopodousapteralplumiped

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flightless"?▾

"Flightless" has 2 syllables: flightl · ess.

What does "flightless" mean?▾

Flightless: Unable to fly. Usually used with birds such as the penguin, ostrich, and emu.

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