tactful

/ˈtæktfəl/

Syllables tact·ful

Stress TACT-ful

Phonics Breakdown

tact

/tækt/

short a

ful

/fəl/

schwa

Meaning

showing sensitivity in dealing with others; diplomatic

Sound Reference

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tact=/tækt/(fact) + ful=/fəl/(helpful)

Example

She was tactful when discussing the problem.