How many syllables in "tactless"?

"tactless" has 2 lettergrepen (tact - less).

How to divide "tactless"?

"tactless" divides into 2 parts: tact · less.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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2 Lettergrepen

"tactless": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:tact·less

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TACT-less(tact · less)● ○

Stress in "tactless" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtækt.ləs⁄

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IPAˈtækt.ləs

Lettergrepentact·less

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How many syllables in "tactless"?: "tactless" has 2 lettergrepen (tact - less).
How to divide "tactless"?: "tactless" divides into 2 parts: tact · less.
Where is the stress in "tactless"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "tactless"?: Say each syllable slowly (tact... less) and listen on SayItVid.