How to pronounce tactician
Say it like tak-TISH-un. Tactician has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TISH).
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- tak
- TISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tactician pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- takKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tactician
American and British speakers say tactician in essentially the same way: /tækˈtɪʃən/ in the US and /tækˈtɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: tak-TISH-un.
What does tactician mean?
- A person skilled in the planning and execution of tactics.
Where does tactician come from?
Either borrowed from French tacticien or derived as tactic + -ian.
Words that rhyme with tactician
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tactician.
Questions about saying tactician
How do you pronounce tactician?
Say tak-TISH-un. The American pronunciation is /tækˈtɪʃən/. In British English it is /tækˈtɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tactician?
Tactician has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TISH). Broken into parts: tak · TISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say tactician the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tækˈtɪʃən/ and the British form is /tækˈtɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.