How to Pronounce "change of tack"
expression
CHAYNJ-uhv-TAK
CHAYNJ-ov-TAK
Definition
A 'change of tack' means changing your approach, strategy, or method to try something different, often when the current one isn't working.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtʃeɪndʒ/ /ˈəv/ /ˈtæk
British English
tʃˈeɪndʒ/ /ˈɒv/ /tˈæk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHAYNJ-uhv-TAK
UK
CHAYNJ-ov-TAK
Listen in Context
After months without results, the team decided on a change of tack.
The company made a change of tack in its marketing plan.
Sometimes, a change of tack brings new opportunities.
We weren't making progress, so our manager suggested a change of tack.