stainless

/ˈsteɪnləs/

Syllables stain·less

Stress STAIN-less

Phonics Breakdown

stain

/steɪn/

long ai

less

/ləs/

schwa

Meaning

not able to be stained; resistant to rust or marks

Sound Reference

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stain=/steɪn/(stain) + less=/ləs/(endless)

Example

This knife is made of stainless steel.