How to Pronounce Tactics

To pronounce "tactics", say TACT-ics — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtæktɪks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈtæktɪks/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tactics”

"tactics" has 2 syllables: tact-ics.

What does tactics mean?

noun

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

noun

  1. The military science that deals with achieving the objectives set by strategy.
  2. The employment and ordered arrangement of forces in relation to each other.

Synonyms

course of actionmaneuverplanschemestratagem

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Related words

maneuvermanoeuvreswattacticalexercisesapproachesbattleways

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tactics"?▾

"Tactics" has 2 syllables: tact · ics.

What is the IPA transcription of "tactics"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tactics" is /ˈtæktɪks/.

What does "tactics" mean?▾

Tactics: A maneuver, or action calculated to achieve some end.

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