To pronounce "helplessly", say HELPL-essly — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhɛlpləsli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈhɛlpləsli/
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"helplessly" has 2 syllables: helpl-essly.
adverb
“The fish flopped helplessly in the tiny remaining pool.”
“The boy rolled on the floor laughing helplessly.”
"Helplessly" has 2 syllables: helpl · essly.
The IPA transcription of "helplessly" is /ˈhɛlpləsli/.
Helplessly: Without protection or assistance.
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