helplessly meaning

UK US /ˈhɛlpləsli/ 3 syllables

helplessly (adverb): in a helpless manner.

Definition of helplessly

  1. 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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