How to Pronounce Tacking

To pronounce "tacking", say TACK-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

TACK-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “tacking”

"tacking" has 2 syllables: tack-ing. It rhymes with backing and hijacking, if that helps it stick.

What does tacking mean?

verb

  1. To nail with a tack (small nail with a flat head).
  2. To sew/stich with a tack (loose seam used to temporarily fasten pieces of cloth).

noun

  1. Loose temporary stitches in dressmaking etc.
  2. The act of changing tack.

Synonyms

change

Antonyms

wear

Words that rhyme with tacking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

backinghijackingthwackingclackingwhackinglackingcrackingrackingsmackingransackingbushwhackingwracking

Related words

bastebastingtuckingbartacktenteringbindingbarringtoggle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tacking"?▾

"Tacking" has 2 syllables: tack · ing.

What does "tacking" mean?▾

Tacking: To nail with a tack (small nail with a flat head).

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