careless

/ˈkɛərləs/

Syllables care·less

Stress CARE-less

Phonics Breakdown

care

/kɛər/

r sound

less

/ləs/

schwa

Meaning

not giving enough attention or thought; negligent

Sound Reference

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care=/kɛər/(care) + less=/ləs/(hopeless)

Example

He made a careless mistake on the test.