To pronounce "fruitless", say FRUITL-ess — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfɹutləs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈfɹutləs/
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"fruitless" has 2 syllables: fruitl-ess. It rhymes with bootless and rootless, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“The unskilled man’s attempt at fixing his car engine was fruitless.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Fruitless" has 2 syllables: fruitl · ess.
The IPA transcription of "fruitless" is /ˈfɹutləs/.
Fruitless: Bearing no fruit; barren.
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