How to Pronounce "hopelessly"
word
HOHP-luss-lee
HOHP-luss-lee
Definition
In a way that shows there is no hope for improvement or success; often used to show that something is very unlikely to change.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhoʊpɫəsɫi/
British English
/hˈəʊpləsli/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOHP-luss-lee
UK
HOHP-luss-lee
Listen in Context
She looked hopelessly at the broken computer.
The team was hopelessly behind in the game.
He is hopelessly lost in the city.
I'm hopelessly bad at cooking, but I keep trying.