How do you pronounce "tactical"?

In American English: /ˈtæktɪkəl/ (TAKT-ik-uhl). In British English: /tˈaktɪkəl/ (T-akt). In Canadian English: /ˈtæktɪkəl/ (TAKT-ik-uhl). In Australian English: /tˈaktɪkəl/ (T-akt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtæktɪkəl/ (TAKT-ik-uhl), while in British English it's /tˈaktɪkəl/ (T-akt).

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tactical

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/ˈtæktɪkəl/

TAKT-ik-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

tækttac·ɪkti·əlcal

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