How to Pronounce "flightless"
word
ˈfɫaɪtɫəs
FLYTE-luhs
flˈaɪtləs
FLYTE-luhs
Definition
Describes a bird or animal that cannot fly, even though others of its kind usually can.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɫaɪtɫəs
British English
flˈaɪtləs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FLYTE-luhs
UK
FLYTE-luhs
Listen in Context
The ostrich is a flightless bird.
Penguins are flightless but excellent swimmers.
Kiwi birds are famous for being flightless.
Did you know the dodo was also flightless before it went extinct?