How to Pronounce "rudderless"
word
ˈɹədɝɫəs
RUH-der-luhs
ɹˈʌdələs
RUD-uh-luhs
Definition
Without a rudder or steering device; also used to describe a person or group that lacks direction, guidance, or clear purpose.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹədɝɫəs
British English
ɹˈʌdələs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUH-der-luhs
UK
RUD-uh-luhs
Listen in Context
The boat was rudderless in the middle of the sea.
After their leader quit, the team felt rudderless.
He wandered through life feeling rudderless.
Without a plan, the project quickly became rudderless and stalled.