How to pronounce teeter
Say it like TEE-ter. Teeter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE).
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- TEE
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Teeter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of teeter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TEE-tuh.
What does teeter mean?
- To tilt back and forth on an edge.“He teetered on the brink of the precipice.”
- To totter (move unsteadily).
- To be indecisive; to hesitate.“We teetered on the fence about buying getaway tickets and missed the opportunity.”
- A teeter-totter or seesaw.
Where does teeter come from?
Alteration of titter.
Words that rhyme with teeter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of teeter.
Questions about saying teeter
How do you pronounce teeter?
Say TEE-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈtitər/. In British English it is /ˈtiːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in teeter?
Teeter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE). Broken into parts: TEE · ter.
Is teeter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtiːtə/ (TEE-tuh).