How to pronounce tackles
Say it like TAK-ulz. Tackles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAK).
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- TAK
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tackles 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.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tackles
American and British speakers say tackles in essentially the same way: /ˈtækəlz/ in the US and /ˈtækəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAK-ulz.
What does tackles mean?
- plural of tackle How to pronounce tackle“The fisherman made sure all of his tackles were in his tacklebox.”
- third-person singular simple present indicative of tackle How to pronounce tackle“That executive tackles problems right when they start.”
Questions about saying tackles
How do you pronounce tackles?
Say TAK-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtækəlz/. In British English it is /ˈtækəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tackles?
Tackles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAK). Broken into parts: TAK · ulz.
Do Americans and Brits say tackles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtækəlz/ and the British form is /ˈtækəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.