How Many Syllables In Tactic?
2syllables
Tactic has 2 syllables, tac-tic. It is a disyllabic word.
tactic
/ˈtæk.tɪk/ UK /ˈtæk.tɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, tac.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/tæk.tɪk/
Division By Letters
tac-tic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Tactic
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | t | æ | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
Why Tactic Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in tactic?
Tactic has 2 syllables, tac-tic. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtæk.tɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in tactic?
The first syllable, tac, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of tactic?
Tactic has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide tactic into syllables?
By sound, tæk.tɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, tac-tic.