How to pronounce tactics
Say it like TAK-tiks. Tactics has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAK).
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- TAK
- tiks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tactics 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.
- tiksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tactics
American and British speakers say tactics in essentially the same way: /ˈtæktɪks/ in the US and /ˈtæktɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAK-tiks.
What does tactics mean?
- the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy
- a plan for attaining a particular goal
Questions about saying tactics
How do you pronounce tactics?
Say TAK-tiks. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæktɪks/. In British English it is /ˈtæktɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tactics?
Tactics has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAK). Broken into parts: TAK · tiks.
Do Americans and Brits say tactics the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtæktɪks/ and the British form is /ˈtæktɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.