How many syllables in tacky?

There are 2 syllables in the word tacky.

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How to pronounce tacky:

Definition of tacky:

tacky (adjective):: slightly sticky; tastelessly showy.; somewhat sticky to the touch; characterized by tack adhesive

Synonyms for tacky:

adhesive

brassy

cheap

flash

flashy

garish

gaudy

gimcrack

gluey

gummy

icky

loud

sticky

tasteless

tatty

tawdry

trashy

wet

Antonyms for tacky:

clean

dry

expensive

fresh

good

hard

inviscid

nice

nonadhesive

refined

respectable

tasteful

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