American English

How to pronounce wordless

adjectiveB2
WERDluhs

/ˈwɚd̚.ləs/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

Unable to speak because of strong emotion or surprise.

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Meanings & examples

adjective

Unable to speak because of strong emotion or surprise.

She was wordless with shock.

Common phrases & grammar

wordless with shock · wordless with grief

adjective

Expressed or communicated without using words.

He gave her a wordless apology.

Common phrases & grammar

wordless apology · wordless communication