How to Pronounce Sunless

To pronounce "sunless", say SUNL-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

7

Letters

SUNL-ess

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💡 Tip for remembering “sunless”

"sunless" has 2 syllables: sunl-ess. It rhymes with sinless and chinless, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: sonless — easy to mix up when writing.

What does sunless mean?

adjective

  1. Without the sun or sunshine; shaded; shadowed.
  2. Dreary, cheerless.

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Words that rhyme with sunless

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sinlesschinlesswinlessfinlessgunlessshunlesssonless

Related words

overcastcloudedcloudycloud-covereddarkshadelesssunshinelessshadowless

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sunless"?▾

"Sunless" has 2 syllables: sunl · ess.

What does "sunless" mean?▾

Sunless: Without the sun or sunshine; shaded; shadowed.

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