How to Pronounce Lossless

To pronounce "lossless", say LOSSL-ess — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlɒs.ləs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

lossless

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying lossless, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈlɒs.ləs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lossless”

"lossless" has 2 syllables: lossl-ess. It rhymes with drossless, if that helps it stick.

What does lossless mean?

adjective

  1. Free from loss, especially not losing electrical energy or force
  2. Not losing information.

Antonyms

lossy

Words that rhyme with lossless

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

drossless

Related words

jpeglossfulfluxlesscompressionlessunslackeningforcelessstretchlesschargeless

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lossless"?▾

"Lossless" has 2 syllables: lossl · ess.

What is the IPA transcription of "lossless"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lossless" is /ˈlɒs.ləs/.

What does "lossless" mean?▾

Lossless: Free from loss, especially not losing electrical energy or force

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “lossless” in the full dictionary →