How Do You Spell COUNTLESS?

Pronunciation: [kˈa͡ʊntləs] (IPA)

The word "countless" is spelled with two syllables, and the stress falls on the first syllable. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈkaʊntləs/. The first syllable is pronounced with the "k" sound, followed by the "ow" diphthong, and the "n" consonant. The second syllable begins with the "t" consonant and is followed by the "l" consonant and the "əs" vowel sound, pronounced as a schwa. This word is commonly used to describe a large number of something that cannot or has not been counted.

COUNTLESS Meaning and Definition

1. Countless is an adjective that describes a quantity or number that is extremely large, vast, or beyond the ability to be accurately counted or enumerated. It suggests that the number is so great or numerous that it is impossible or impractical to determine an exact figure or even approximate it.

   The term countless conveys the notion of an indefinite or immeasurable quantity, indicating an overwhelming abundance or a multitude that goes beyond the scope of calculation or enumeration. It implies that the number is so vast that it surpasses the limits of human comprehension or measurement systems. The word countless often evokes a sense of awe or wonder, emphasizing the inability to quantify or comprehend the magnitude of something.

   Furthermore, numerous synonyms for countless include innumerable, incalculable, infinite, limitless, boundless, and myriad. These terms emphasize the unfathomable magnitude or quantity of the subject at hand, emphasizing that it surpasses the boundaries of countability.

   In everyday language, the term countless is often used to describe a multitude of things or a great number of events, situations, or possibilities. It signifies a magnitude that is too vast to be grasped or considered in detail, suggesting a sense of magnitude, abundance, or magnitude that defies quantification.

2. • That cannot be numbered; innumerable.

   • See count.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for COUNTLESS *

• coutless 50%
• counless 25%
• countles 18.75%
• cuntless 6.25%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for COUNTLESS

• countreis
• councles
• countrese
• countlesss
• coutnless
• countelss
• pontless
• countreys
• dountless
• counclers
• countlless
• contless
• counltess
• counteless
• countiers
• foundless
• bountless
• countlessa
• moutless
• coattless
• loungless
• cousless
• comftless
• Chutless
• countlessi
• Dontless
• Porauntless
• Courtles
• counlteless
• counltlesss
• contlems

Etymology of COUNTLESS

The word "countless" originated from the combination of two Old English words: "counten" and "lyste". "Counten" means "to estimate, recount, or tell", while "lyste" means "to desire or to wish". The word "lyste" evolved to become the modern English word "list" and refers to a desired outcome or inclination. Over time, "counten" and "lyste" were combined and the word "countless" emerged in Middle English, representing something that is too numerous or uncountable to be reckoned or desired.

Similar spelling words for COUNTLESS

• Counties,
• quintiles,
• cantalas,
• condoleezza,
• Condylius,
• gondelays,
• counsels,
• condyle,
• quantiles,
• cantals,
• Candles-ends,
• candels,
• candles,
• condolezza,
• condoleza,
• canoodles,
• kantelas,
• condyles,
• kondylis,
• counts,
• kendalls,
• condeleezza,
• cutlass,
• condolence,
• Condoleeza,
• cantles,
• quintilis,
• counters,
• quintals,
• condoles,
• re-kindles,
• quintillus,
• county line,
• countess,
• gondolas,
• condole,
• candelas,
• Kindless,
• kanteles,
• kindles,
• condylus.