To pronounce "tic-tac", say TICT-ac — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
tic-tac
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TICT-ac
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"tic-tac" has 2 syllables: tict-ac. It rhymes with ticktack, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: ticktack — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Tic-tac" has 2 syllables: tict · ac.
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