To pronounce "heartless", say HEARTL-ess — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhɑɹt.lɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈhɑɹt.lɪs/
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"heartless" has 2 syllables: heartl-ess. It rhymes with artless and chartless, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: hartless — easy to mix up when writing.
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Heartless" has 2 syllables: heartl · ess.
The IPA transcription of "heartless" is /ˈhɑɹt.lɪs/.
Heartless: Without courage; fearful, cowardly.
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