How to Pronounce Sleeveless

To pronounce "sleeveless", say SLEEV-el-ess — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

SLEEV-el-ess

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💡 Tip for remembering “sleeveless”

"sleeveless" has 3 syllables: sleev-el-ess.

What does sleeveless mean?

adjective

  1. Of a garment, having no sleeves.
  2. Wanting a cover, pretext, or palliation; unreasonable; profitless; useless.

    “The vexation of a sleeveless errand. — Bishop Warburton.”

Related words

vainfutileunproductivefruitlessbootlessundershirtundershirtscollarless

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sleeveless"?▾

"Sleeveless" has 3 syllables: sleev · el · ess.

What does "sleeveless" mean?▾

Sleeveless: Of a garment, having no sleeves.

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