How to pronounce fleckless
Say it like FLEK-lus. Fleckless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLEK).
- FLEK
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fleckless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLEKSay 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 fleckless
American and British speakers say fleckless in essentially the same way: /ˈflɛkləs/ in the US and /ˈflɛkləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLEK-lus.
What does fleckless mean?
- Without flecks, spots or blemishes.
- Without blame; faultless.
Where does fleckless come from?
From fleck + -less.
Words that rhyme with fleckless
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fleckless.
Questions about saying fleckless
How do you pronounce fleckless?
Say FLEK-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɛkləs/. In British English it is /ˈflɛkləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fleckless?
Fleckless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLEK). Broken into parts: FLEK · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say fleckless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflɛkləs/ and the British form is /ˈflɛkləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.