How to pronounce tactical
Say it like TAK-tih-kul. Tactical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAK).
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- TAK
- tih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tactical 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tactical
American and British speakers say tactical in essentially the same way: /ˈtæktɪkəl/ in the US and /ˈtæktɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAK-tih-kul.
What does tactical mean?
- of or pertaining to tactic or tactics“a tactical error”
Where does tactical come from?
From tactic + -al.
Questions about saying tactical
How do you pronounce tactical?
Say TAK-tih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæktɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˈtæktɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tactical?
Tactical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAK). Broken into parts: TAK · tih · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say tactical the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtæktɪkəl/ and the British form is /ˈtæktɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.