How to pronounce tactic
Say it like TAK-tik. Tactic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAK).
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- TAK
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tactic 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.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tactic
American and British speakers say tactic in essentially the same way: /ˈtæktɪk/ in the US and /ˈtæktɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAK-tik.
What does tactic mean?
- a plan for attaining a particular goal
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with tactic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tactic.
Questions about saying tactic
How do you pronounce tactic?
Say TAK-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæktɪk/. In British English it is /ˈtæktɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tactic?
Tactic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAK). Broken into parts: TAK · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say tactic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtæktɪk/ and the British form is /ˈtæktɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.