To pronounce "tacky", say TACKY — one syllable, IPA /ˈtæki/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈtæki/
IPA
"tacky" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with wacky and khaki, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: taki — easy to mix up when writing.
adjective
“This paint isn't dry yet; it's still a bit tacky.”
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Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Tacky" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "tacky" is /ˈtæki/.
Tacky: Of a substance, slightly sticky.
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