How to pronounce feckless
Say it like FEK-lus. Feckless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEK).
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- FEK
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Feckless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of feckless
American and British speakers say feckless in essentially the same way: /ˈfɛkləs/ in the US and /ˈfɛkləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: FEK-lus.
What does feckless mean?
- Lacking purpose.
- Without skill, ineffective, incompetent.
- Lacking the courage to act in any meaningful way.
Where does feckless come from?
From Scots feckless, variant of Scots fectless (“ineffectual”) (an aphetic variant of effectless), equivalent to effect + -less.
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Words that rhyme with feckless
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Questions about saying feckless
How do you pronounce feckless?
Say FEK-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛkləs/. In British English it is /ˈfɛkləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in feckless?
Feckless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEK). Broken into parts: FEK · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say feckless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɛkləs/ and the British form is /ˈfɛkləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.