To pronounce "humorless", say HUM-orl-ess — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"humorless" has 3 syllables: hum-orl-ess. It rhymes with humourless, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“He watched the little dog's antics with a humorless stare.”
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"Humorless" has 3 syllables: hum · orl · ess.
Humorless: Lacking humor or levity; serious; not funny, amusing, amused, or lighthearted.
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