reckless

/ˈrɛkləs/

Syllables reck·less

Stress RECK-less

Phonics Breakdown

reck

/rɛk/

short e

less

/ləs/

schwa

Meaning

careless and without thinking about danger or consequences

Sound Reference

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reck=/rɛk/(wreck) + less=/ləs/(careless)

Example

His reckless driving caused a serious accident.