How to pronounce tasteless
Say it like TAYST-lus. Tasteless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAYST).
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- TAYST
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tasteless 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.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tasteless
American and British speakers say tasteless in essentially the same way: /ˈteɪstləs/ in the US and /ˈteɪstləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAYST-lus.
What does tasteless mean?
- Having no flavor; bland; insipid.“They accused the cook of being a hack, claiming that the soup was tasteless.”
- Lacking delicacy, refinement, and good taste; unbecoming; crass.“They accused the designer of being a tasteless hack.”
Where does tasteless come from?
From taste + -less.
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Questions about saying tasteless
How do you pronounce tasteless?
Say TAYST-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈteɪstləs/. In British English it is /ˈteɪstləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tasteless?
Tasteless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAYST). Broken into parts: TAYST · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say tasteless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈteɪstləs/ and the British form is /ˈteɪstləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.