How do you pronounce "tactile"?

In American English: /ˈtæktɪl/ (TAKT-il). In British English: /tˈaktaɪl/ (T). In Canadian English: /ˈtæktɪl/ (TAKT-il). In Australian English: /tˈaktaɪl/ (T).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtæktɪl/ (TAKT-il), while in British English it's /tˈaktaɪl/ (T).

How to Pronounce "tactile"

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tactile

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/ˈtæktɪl/

TAKT-il

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tækttac·ɪltile

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