How to Pronounce Topless

To pronounce "topless", say TOPL-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

TOPL-ess

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💡 Tip for remembering “topless”

"topless" has 2 syllables: topl-ess. It rhymes with stopless, if that helps it stick.

What does topless mean?

noun

  1. A convertible car having the top retracted or otherwise open.

adjective

  1. Lacking a top.

    “The sight-seeing bus is topless to allow tourists a better view of the sights.”

  2. Very high, towering.

adverb

  1. Not wearing any clothes on the upper body.

Synonyms

bare-breastedbarechestedhalf-nakedsemi-nudeshirtlesstopfree

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Words that rhyme with topless

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stopless

Related words

bralesslidlessunclothedbare-breastedbarefootnakednudebare

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "topless"?▾

"Topless" has 2 syllables: topl · ess.

What does "topless" mean?▾

Topless: A convertible car having the top retracted or otherwise open.

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