To pronounce "black-tie", say BLACKT-ie — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
black-tie
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BLACKT-ie
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"black-tie" has 2 syllables: blackt-ie. It rhymes with cacti, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Black-tie" has 2 syllables: blackt · ie.
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