How to Pronounce Shirtless

To pronounce "shirtless", say SHIRTL-ess — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈʃɜːtləs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈʃɜːtləs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shirtless”

"shirtless" has 2 syllables: shirtl-ess. It rhymes with hurtless, if that helps it stick.

What does shirtless mean?

adjective

  1. (chiefly of a man) Not wearing a shirt; having a bare torso.
  2. Very poor.

Words that rhyme with shirtless

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hurtless

Related words

unshirtedclotheslesssweaterlessunderwearlessraimentlessclothinglessvestlessgarmentless

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shirtless"?▾

"Shirtless" has 2 syllables: shirtl · ess.

What is the IPA transcription of "shirtless"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shirtless" is /ˈʃɜːtləs/.

What does "shirtless" mean?▾

Shirtless: (chiefly of a man) Not wearing a shirt; having a bare torso.

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