How to pronounce contactless
Say it like KAHN-takt-les. Contactless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN).
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- KAHN
- takt
- les
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contactless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- taktKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- lesGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of contactless
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-takt-les.
What does contactless mean?
- Conducted without human-to-human contact to improve ease of use or reduce the potential spread of a contagious disease; contact-free.
- Happening without physical contact at the point of sale.
- That has no contact or contacts.
- A technology for paying for goods etc. while physically present at the point of interaction but without the need for physical contact.
Where does contactless come from?
From contact + -less.
Questions about saying contactless
How do you pronounce contactless?
Say KAHN-takt-les. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑntæktˌlɛs/. In British English it is /ˈkɒntæktˌlɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contactless?
Contactless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN). Broken into parts: KAHN · takt · les.
Is contactless pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒntæktˌlɛs/ (KON-takt-les).