How to pronounce tattyfilarious
Say it like tat-uh-fih-LER-ee-us. Tattyfilarious has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LER).
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- tat
- uh
- fih
- LER
- ee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tattyfilarious pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tatGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tattyfilarious
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: tat-ih-fih-LAIR-ee-us.
What does tattyfilarious mean?
- Hilarious; very funny.
Where does tattyfilarious come from?
Coined or popularized by British comedian Ken Dodd.
Words that rhyme with tattyfilarious
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Questions about saying tattyfilarious
How do you pronounce tattyfilarious?
Say tat-uh-fih-LER-ee-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌtætəfɪˈlɛriəs/. In British English it is /ˌtætɪfɪˈlɛəriəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tattyfilarious?
Tattyfilarious has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LER). Broken into parts: tat · uh · fih · LER · ee · us.
Is tattyfilarious 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 /ˌtætɪfɪˈlɛəriəs/ (tat-ih-fih-LAIR-ee-us).