The word "tacts" is spelled with a voiceless consonant sound /t/ followed by a voiced consonant sound /k/, which may cause confusion in its spelling. The IPA transcription of "tacts" is /tæks/, with the symbol "æ" representing the short "a" sound. This word describes the ability to communicate effectively and sensitively in social situations, also known as tactfulness. By breaking down the phonetic transcription, we can easily identify the unique sounds that contribute to the spelling of the word "tacts."