How to pronounce tacking
Say it like TAK-ing. Tacking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAK).
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- TAK
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tacking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tacking
American and British speakers say tacking in essentially the same way: /ˈtækɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtækɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAK-ing.
What does tacking mean?
- present participle and gerund of tack How to pronounce tack
- Loose temporary stitches in dressmaking etc.
- The act of changing tack.
- A union of securities given at different times, all of which must be redeemed before an intermediate purchaser can interpose a claim.
Words that rhyme with tacking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tacking.
Questions about saying tacking
How do you pronounce tacking?
Say TAK-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈtækɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtækɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tacking?
Tacking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAK). Broken into parts: TAK · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say tacking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtækɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtækɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.