How to Pronounce Tackled

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

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Syllables

7

Letters

TACKL-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “tackled”

"tackled" has 2 syllables: tackl-ed. It rhymes with cackled and shackled, if that helps it stick.

What does tackled mean?

verb

  1. To force a person to the ground with the weight of one's own body, usually by jumping on top or slamming one's weight into him or her.
  2. To face or deal with, attempting to overcome or fight down.

    “The government's measures to tackle crime were insufficient.”

adjective

  1. Made of ropes tackled together.

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Words that rhyme with tackled

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cackledshackledunshackledcrackledhackledcacld

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tackled"?▾

"Tackled" has 2 syllables: tackl · ed.

What does "tackled" mean?▾

Tackled: To force a person to the ground with the weight of one's own body, usually by jumping on top or slamming one's weight into him or her.

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