ruthless

/ˈruːθləs/

Syllables ruth·less

Stress RUTH-less

Phonics Breakdown

ruth

/ruːθ/

long u_e

less

/ləs/

schwa

Meaning

having no pity or mercy; cruel

Sound Reference

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ruth=/ruːθ/(truth) + less=/ləs/(hopeless)

Example

The ruthless boss fired workers without warning.