How to pronounce tacet
Say it like TAY-sit. Tacet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY).
- TAY
- sit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tacet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tacet
American and British speakers say tacet in essentially the same way: /ˈteɪsɪt/ in the US and /ˈteɪsɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAY-sit.
What does tacet mean?
- An instruction indicating silence on the part of the performers of a piece.
Where does tacet come from?
Borrowed from Latin tacet (“it is silent”), third-person singular present active indicative form of taceō (“to be silent”).
Questions about saying tacet
How do you pronounce tacet?
Say TAY-sit. The American pronunciation is /ˈteɪsɪt/. In British English it is /ˈteɪsɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tacet?
Tacet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY). Broken into parts: TAY · sit.
Do Americans and Brits say tacet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈteɪsɪt/ and the British form is /ˈteɪsɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.