helplessly meaning
UK US /ˈhɛlpləsli/ 3 syllables
helplessly (adverb): in a helpless manner.
Definition of helplessly
- in a helpless manner
- the crowd watched him helplessly
Synonyms: impotently
Related forms: helpless
How to pronounce helplessly
helplessly is pronounced /ˈhɛlpləsli/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Scrabble score: 18 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with HE · words ending in LY · 10-letter words
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