listlessly

/ˈlɪstləsli/

Syllables list·less·ly

Stress LIST-less-ly

Phonics Breakdown

list

/lɪst/

short i

less

/ləs/

schwa

ly

/li/

magic e

Meaning

in a way that shows no energy or enthusiasm

Sound Reference

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list=/lɪst/(list) + less=/ləs/(careless) + ly=/li/(quickly)

Example

He stared listlessly out of the window.