How to pronounce tasteful
Say it like TAYST-ful. Tasteful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAYST).
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- TAYST
- ful
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tasteful pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAYSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- fulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tasteful
American and British speakers say tasteful in essentially the same way: /ˈteɪstfəl/ in the US and /ˈteɪstfəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAYST-ful.
What does tasteful mean?
- Having or exhibiting good taste; aesthetically pleasing or conforming to expectations or ideals of what is appropriate.“Her home was decorated with tasteful, classical furnishings.”
- Having a high relish; savoury.
- Gay; fashionable.
Where does tasteful come from?
From taste + -ful.
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Words that rhyme with tasteful
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Questions about saying tasteful
How do you pronounce tasteful?
Say TAYST-ful. The American pronunciation is /ˈteɪstfəl/. In British English it is /ˈteɪstfəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tasteful?
Tasteful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAYST). Broken into parts: TAYST · ful.
Do Americans and Brits say tasteful the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈteɪstfəl/ and the British form is /ˈteɪstfəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.