How to pronounce tactfully
Say it like TAKT-fuh-lee. Tactfully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAKT).
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- TAKT
- fuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tactfully 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.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tactfully
American and British speakers say tactfully in essentially the same way: /ˈtæktfəli/ in the US and /ˈtæktfəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAKT-fuh-lee.
What does tactfully mean?
- In a tactful manner.
Where does tactfully come from?
From tactful + -ly.
Questions about saying tactfully
How do you pronounce tactfully?
Say TAKT-fuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæktfəli/. In British English it is /ˈtæktfəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tactfully?
Tactfully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAKT). Broken into parts: TAKT · fuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say tactfully the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtæktfəli/ and the British form is /ˈtæktfəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.