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