How to Pronounce Luckless

To pronounce "luckless", say LUCKL-ess — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

LUCKL-ess

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💡 Tip for remembering “luckless”

"luckless" has 2 syllables: luckl-ess. It rhymes with pluckless and sickless, if that helps it stick.

What does luckless mean?

adjective

  1. Unsuccessful, in a failing manner.
  2. Without luck.

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Words that rhyme with luckless

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plucklesssickless

Related words

unluckyhexedjinxedhaplesssuccesslessforlornfortunelessspeedless

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "luckless"?▾

"Luckless" has 2 syllables: luckl · ess.

What does "luckless" mean?▾

Luckless: Unsuccessful, in a failing manner.

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