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