How to Pronounce Tacit

To pronounce "tacit", say TAC-it — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtæsɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈtæsɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tacit”

"tacit" has 2 syllables: tac-it. It rhymes with facet and placit, if that helps it stick.

What does tacit mean?

adjective

  1. Expressed in silence; implied, but not made explicit; silent.

    “tacit consent : consent by silence, or by not raising an objection”

  2. Not derived from formal principles of reasoning; based on induction rather than deduction.

Words that rhyme with tacit

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

facetplacitbassetttassetplacetassotflasketcassattfascettacetmasqatacet-

Related words

silentinexplicitimplicitimpliedunderstoodpassivewordlessquiet

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tacit"?▾

"Tacit" has 2 syllables: tac · it.

What is the IPA transcription of "tacit"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tacit" is /ˈtæsɪt/.

What does "tacit" mean?▾

Tacit: Expressed in silence; implied, but not made explicit; silent.

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