How to Pronounce Senseless

To pronounce "senseless", say SENS-el-ess — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsɛnsləs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈsɛnsləs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “senseless”

"senseless" has 3 syllables: sens-el-ess. It rhymes with defenseless and fenceless, if that helps it stick.

What does senseless mean?

adjective

  1. Without feeling or consciousness; deprived of sensation

    “The blow to his head rendered him senseless, he didn't awaken until he was in the ambulance.”

  2. Lacking meaning or purpose; without common sense

    “What a senseless waste of money.”

Synonyms

insensibleunconsciousmeaninglesspointlessstupidunreasonableunwise

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Words that rhyme with senseless

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defenselessfenceless

Related words

mindlessunconsciousmeaninglessinsensiblewitlesspointlessreasonlessunreasonable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "senseless"?▾

"Senseless" has 3 syllables: sens · el · ess.

What is the IPA transcription of "senseless"?▾

The IPA transcription of "senseless" is /ˈsɛnsləs/.

What does "senseless" mean?▾

Senseless: Without feeling or consciousness; deprived of sensation

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