How to Pronounce Shiftless

To pronounce "shiftless", say SHIFTL-ess — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

SHIFTL-ess

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💡 Tip for remembering “shiftless”

"shiftless" has 2 syllables: shiftl-ess.

What does shiftless mean?

adjective

  1. Lazy, unmotivated
  2. Untrustworthy as a result of being incompetent at the job

Related words

unambitiousambitionlessidleslack-handedslackadaisicaldowlessheartlesslazy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shiftless"?▾

"Shiftless" has 2 syllables: shiftl · ess.

What does "shiftless" mean?▾

Shiftless: Lazy, unmotivated

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