Learn the American English pronunciation of "tactful" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.
Pronunciation of "tactful"
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Simple pronunciation
taakt-fl
IPA transcription
/ˈtʰækt̚.fl̩/
Word frequency
40,351st
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What does "tactful" mean?
careful not to say or do things that will upset other people
Examples of "tactful" in a sentence
She gave a tactful response to the criticism.
A tactful approach is always appreciated in negotiations.
It's important to be tactful when giving feedback.
How common is "tactful"?
Tactful is the 40,351st most common word in English.
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