How to pronounce actless
Say it like AKT-lus. Actless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AKT).
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- AKT
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Actless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of actless
American and British speakers say actless in essentially the same way: /ˈæktləs/ in the US and /ˈæktləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: AKT-lus.
What does actless mean?
- Without action or spirit; inactive; without acts
Where does actless come from?
From act + -less.
Questions about saying actless
How do you pronounce actless?
Say AKT-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈæktləs/. In British English it is /ˈæktləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in actless?
Actless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AKT). Broken into parts: AKT · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say actless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæktləs/ and the British form is /ˈæktləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.