How to Pronounce Speechless

To pronounce "speechless", say SPEECHL-ess — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈspiːtʃ.lɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈspiːtʃ.lɪs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “speechless”

"speechless" has 2 syllables: speechl-ess. It rhymes with reachless and teachless, if that helps it stick.

What does speechless mean?

adjective

  1. Not speaking; not knowing what to say; silent, especially due to surprise, amazement, etc.

    “When he walked into his surprise birthday party, he was completely speechless.”

adjective

  1. Incapable of being spoken or uttered
  2. Unfit or not permitted to be spoken or described.

Synonyms

ineffableinexpressibleunutterable

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Words that rhyme with speechless

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reachlessteachless

Related words

dumbinarticulateunarticulatemutesilentvoicelesswordlesstongueless

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "speechless"?▾

"Speechless" has 2 syllables: speechl · ess.

What is the IPA transcription of "speechless"?▾

The IPA transcription of "speechless" is /ˈspiːtʃ.lɪs/.

What does "speechless" mean?▾

Speechless: Not speaking; not knowing what to say; silent, especially due to surprise, amazement, etc.

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