How to Pronounce Tact

To pronounce "tact", say TACT — one syllable, IPA /tækt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/tækt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “tact”

"tact" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with abstract and impact, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: tacked — easy to mix up when writing.

What does tact mean?

noun

  1. The sense of touch; feeling.
  2. The stroke in beating time.

verb

  1. To use a tact (a kind of verbal operant; see noun sense).

noun

  1. A maneuver, or action calculated to achieve some end.
  2. A maneuver used against an enemy.

Synonyms

considerationdiplomacysensitivitytactfulnesscourse of actionmaneuverplanschemestratagem

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Words that rhyme with tact

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

abstractimpactcompactactcontractenactcontactcounteractextractexactartifactretract

Related words

tactfulnessfeelsensitivityfinessedelicacytouchdiscretionthoughtfulness

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tact"?▾

"Tact" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "tact"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tact" is /tækt/.

What does "tact" mean?▾

Tact: The sense of touch; feeling.

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