How to pronounce thankless
Say it like THANG-klus. Thankless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THANG).
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- THANG
- klus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thankless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- klusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of thankless
American and British speakers say thankless in essentially the same way: /ˈθæŋkləs/ in the US and /ˈθæŋkləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: THANG-klus.
What does thankless mean?
- Not appreciated or rewarded.
- Ungrateful or unappreciative.
Where does thankless come from?
From Middle English thankles, equivalent to thank + -less.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying thankless
How do you pronounce thankless?
Say THANG-klus. The American pronunciation is /ˈθæŋkləs/. In British English it is /ˈθæŋkləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thankless?
Thankless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THANG). Broken into parts: THANG · klus.
Do Americans and Brits say thankless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθæŋkləs/ and the British form is /ˈθæŋkləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.