To pronounce "hapless", say HAPL-ess — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhæplɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈhæplɪs/
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"hapless" has 2 syllables: hapl-ess. It rhymes with sapless and strapless, if that helps it stick.
adjective
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"Hapless" has 2 syllables: hapl · ess.
The IPA transcription of "hapless" is /ˈhæplɪs/.
Hapless: Very unlucky; ill-fated.
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