How to pronounce tacit
Say it like TAS-it. Tacit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAS).
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- TAS
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tacit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tacit
American and British speakers say tacit in essentially the same way: /ˈtæsɪt/ in the US and /ˈtæsɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAS-it.
What does tacit mean?
- Implied, but not made explicit, especially through silence.“tacit consent”
- Not derived from formal principles of reasoning; based on induction rather than deduction.
Where does tacit come from?
Borrowed from late Middle French tacite, or from Latin tacitus (“that is passed over in silence, done without words, assumed as a matter of course, silent”), from tacere (“to be silent”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with tacit
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Questions about saying tacit
How do you pronounce tacit?
Say TAS-it. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæsɪt/. In British English it is /ˈtæsɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tacit?
Tacit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAS). Broken into parts: TAS · it.
Do Americans and Brits say tacit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtæsɪt/ and the British form is /ˈtæsɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.