How to Pronounce Feckless

To pronounce "feckless", say FECKL-ess — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfɛkləs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈfɛkləs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “feckless”

"feckless" has 2 syllables: feckl-ess. It rhymes with speckless and fleckless, if that helps it stick.

What does feckless mean?

adjective

  1. Lacking purpose.
  2. Without skill, ineffective, incompetent.

Synonyms

feeblefutilehopelessineffectiveineffectualmeaninglessuselessaimless

Antonyms

effectiveefficientmeaningfulusefulcarefulpurposeful

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Words that rhyme with feckless

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specklessflecklessnecklacenecklesschecklessecclusreckless

Related words

ineptincompetentirresponsiblerecklessunaccountableaimlessdirectionlesspointless

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "feckless"?▾

"Feckless" has 2 syllables: feckl · ess.

What is the IPA transcription of "feckless"?▾

The IPA transcription of "feckless" is /ˈfɛkləs/.

What does "feckless" mean?▾

Feckless: Lacking purpose.

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