How to pronounce tactless
Say it like TAKT-lus. Tactless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAKT).
- TAKT
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tactless 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.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tactless
American and British speakers say tactless in essentially the same way: /ˈtæktləs/ in the US and /ˈtæktləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAKT-lus.
What does tactless mean?
- having no tact; unaware or intentionally inconsiderate of someone else's feelings“It was tactless of you not to attend your sister's wedding.”
Where does tactless come from?
From tact + -less.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- untactful
- inept
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying tactless
How do you pronounce tactless?
Say TAKT-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæktləs/. In British English it is /ˈtæktləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tactless?
Tactless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAKT). Broken into parts: TAKT · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say tactless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtæktləs/ and the British form is /ˈtæktləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.