How to pronounce tackling
Say it like TAK-ling. Tackling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAK).
- TAK
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tackling 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.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tackling
American and British speakers say tackling in essentially the same way: /ˈtæklɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtæklɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAK-ling.
What does tackling mean?
- present participle and gerund of tackle How to pronounce tackle
- The process by which something is tackled or dealt with.
- The tackle of a vessel.
- The harness for drawing a carriage.
Words that rhyme with tackling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tackling.
Questions about saying tackling
How do you pronounce tackling?
Say TAK-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæklɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtæklɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tackling?
Tackling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAK). Broken into parts: TAK · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say tackling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtæklɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtæklɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.