How to pronounce Tahiti
Say it like tuh-HEE-tee. Tahiti has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEE).
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- tuh
- HEE
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tahiti pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- HEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Tahiti
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: tuh-HEE-tee.
What does Tahiti mean?
- the largest island in French Polynesia.
Words that rhyme with Tahiti
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Tahiti.
Questions about saying Tahiti
How do you pronounce Tahiti?
Say tuh-HEE-tee. The American pronunciation is /təˈhiti/. In British English it is /təˈhiːti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Tahiti?
Tahiti has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEE). Broken into parts: tuh · HEE · tee.
Is Tahiti pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /təˈhiːti/ (tuh-HEE-tee).