How to pronounce trackless
Say it like TRAK-lus. Trackless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAK).
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- TRAK
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trackless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRAKSay 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 trackless
American and British speakers say trackless in essentially the same way: /ˈtrækləs/ in the US and /ˈtrækləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRAK-lus.
What does trackless mean?
- Of a place: not having tracks or paths; pathless, untrodden; also, having had all tracks removed.“a trackless desert a trackless forest”
- Leaving no track or trace when moving; also, not following any track or path.
- Of a train, tram, etc.: not running on tracks.“a trackless trolley”
Where does trackless come from?
From track (noun) + -less (suffix meaning ‘lacking or without something’).
Words that rhyme with trackless
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trackless.
Questions about saying trackless
How do you pronounce trackless?
Say TRAK-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrækləs/. In British English it is /ˈtrækləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trackless?
Trackless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAK). Broken into parts: TRAK · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say trackless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrækləs/ and the British form is /ˈtrækləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.