To pronounce "gormless", say GORML-ess — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡɔːmləs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈɡɔːmləs/
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"gormless" has 2 syllables: gorml-ess. It rhymes with formless and stormless, if that helps it stick.
adjective
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"Gormless" has 2 syllables: gorml · ess.
The IPA transcription of "gormless" is /ˈɡɔːmləs/.
Gormless: (of a person) Lacking intelligence, sense or understanding; foolish.
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