How to pronounce tacitly
Say it like TAS-it-lee. Tacitly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAS).
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US American/ˈtæsɪtli/TAS-it-lee
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- TAS
- it
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tacitly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does tacitly mean?
adverb
- In a tacit manner; done in silence or implied.“Your failure to object to the request resulted in you tacitly approving the change.”
Where does tacitly come from?
From tacit + -ly.
Questions about saying tacitly
How do you pronounce tacitly?
Say TAS-it-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæsɪtli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tacitly?
Tacitly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAS). Broken into parts: TAS · it · lee.