How to pronounce untacky
Say it like un-TAK-ee. Untacky has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAK).
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- un
- TAK
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Untacky pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- TAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of untacky
American and British speakers say untacky in essentially the same way: /ʌnˈtæki/ in the US and /ʌnˈtæki/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-TAK-ee.
What does untacky mean?
- Not tacky (in various senses).
Where does untacky come from?
From un- + tacky.
Words that rhyme with untacky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of untacky.
Questions about saying untacky
How do you pronounce untacky?
Say un-TAK-ee. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈtæki/. In British English it is /ʌnˈtæki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in untacky?
Untacky has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAK). Broken into parts: un · TAK · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say untacky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌnˈtæki/ and the British form is /ʌnˈtæki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.