How to pronounce tackle
Say it like TAK-ul. Tackle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAK).
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- TAK
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tackle 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tackle
American and British speakers say tackle in essentially the same way: /ˈtækəl/ in the US and /ˈtækəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAK-ul.
What does tackle mean?
- the person who plays that position on a football team“the right tackle is a straight A student”
- gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
- gear used in fishing
- accept as a challenge“I'll tackle this difficult task”
- put a harness“harness the horse”
- seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball
Where does tackle come from?
From Middle English takel (“gear, apparatus”), from Middle Dutch or Middle Low German takel (“ship's rigging”), perhaps related to Middle Dutch taken (“to grasp, seize”).
Words that rhyme with tackle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tackle.
Questions about saying tackle
How do you pronounce tackle?
Say TAK-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtækəl/. In British English it is /ˈtækəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tackle?
Tackle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAK). Broken into parts: TAK · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say tackle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtækəl/ and the British form is /ˈtækəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.