How to pronounce tactful
Say it like TAKT-ful. Tactful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAKT).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce tactful. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- TAKT
- ful
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tactful pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- fulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tactful
American and British speakers say tactful in essentially the same way: /ˈtæktfəl/ in the US and /ˈtæktfəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAKT-ful.
What does tactful mean?
- Possessing tact; able to deal with people in a sensitive manner.
Where does tactful come from?
From tact + -ful.
Questions about saying tactful
How do you pronounce tactful?
Say TAKT-ful. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæktfəl/. In British English it is /ˈtæktfəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tactful?
Tactful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAKT). Broken into parts: TAKT · ful.
Do Americans and Brits say tactful the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtæktfəl/ and the British form is /ˈtæktfəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.