How to pronounce tactile
Say it like TAK-til. Tactile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAK).
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- TAK
- til
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tactile 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.
- tilKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tactile
American and British speakers say tactile in essentially the same way: /ˈtæktɪl/ in the US and /ˈtæktɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAK-til.
What does tactile mean?
- Tangible; perceptible to the sense of touch.“tactile method of reading”
- Used for feeling.
- Of or relating to the sense of touch.“tactile illusion”
Where does tactile come from?
Borrowed from Middle French tactile, from Latin tactilis (“that may be touched, tangible”), from tangere (“to touch”).
Questions about saying tactile
How do you pronounce tactile?
Say TAK-til. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæktɪl/. In British English it is /ˈtæktɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tactile?
Tactile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAK). Broken into parts: TAK · til.
Do Americans and Brits say tactile the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtæktɪl/ and the British form is /ˈtæktɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.