How to pronounce tackled
Say it like TAK-uld. Tackled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAK).
- TAK
- uld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tackled 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.
- uldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tackled
American and British speakers say tackled in essentially the same way: /ˈtækəld/ in the US and /ˈtækəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAK-uld.
What does tackled mean?
- simple past and past participle of tackle How to pronounce tackle
- Made of ropes tackled together.
- Having been forced to the ground.
- That was addressed as a problem or challenge.
Words that rhyme with tackled
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tackled.
Questions about saying tackled
How do you pronounce tackled?
Say TAK-uld. The American pronunciation is /ˈtækəld/. In British English it is /ˈtækəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tackled?
Tackled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAK). Broken into parts: TAK · uld.
Do Americans and Brits say tackled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtækəld/ and the British form is /ˈtækəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.