How to Pronounce "helplessly"
word
ˈhɛɫpɫəsɫi
HELP-luss-lee
hˈɛlpləsli
HELP-luss-lee
Definition
In a way that shows you are unable to do anything to help yourself or others, usually because you have no power or control over the situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɛɫpɫəsɫi
British English
hˈɛlpləsli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HELP-luss-lee
UK
HELP-luss-lee
Listen in Context
She looked helplessly at the broken toy.
The child waited helplessly for someone to help.
He stood helplessly in the rain.
I watched helplessly as my phone slipped into the lake.