How do you pronounce "tacit"?

In American English: /ˈtæsɪt/ (TAS-it). In British English: /tˈæsɪt/ (T-as). In Canadian English: /ˈtæsɪt/ (TAS-it). In Australian English: /tˈasɪt/ (T).

Is "tacit" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtæsɪt/ (TAS-it), while in British English it's /tˈæsɪt/ (T-as).

How to Pronounce "tacit"

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tacit

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/ˈtæsɪt/

TAS-it

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tæstac·ɪtit

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