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tactical
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈtæktɪkəl
Examples:
He has a tactical acumen.
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Common mistakes of tactical pronunciation
- Stress on the wrong syllable: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ta-ˈtɪ-kəl". The correct pronunciation is "ˈtæk-tɪ-kəl". Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable to get it right.
- Mispronouncing the vowel sound: Some may pronounce the first vowel as "a" instead of the correct "æ" sound. This leads to saying "ˈteɪ-kɪ-kəl" instead of "ˈtæk-tɪ-kəl". Tip: Practice saying "cat" to get familiar with the "æ" sound.
- Overlooking the "c" sound: A common mistake is to pronounce "tactical" as "ˈtæktɪkəl", dropping the second "t". The correct form is "ˈtæk-tɪ-kəl". Tip: Make sure to clearly articulate both "t" sounds.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some speakers mistakenly add an extra syllable, pronouncing it as "tac-ti-cal". The correct pronunciation is "ˈtæk-tɪ-kəl". Tip: Break it down into three distinct syllables to avoid confusion.
- Confusing with similar words: People sometimes confuse "tactical" with "tactile", leading to incorrect pronunciation. "Tactile" is pronounced "ˈtæk-taɪl". Tip: Be mindful of the vowel sounds and stress patterns in each word to distinguish them correctly.