How to pronounce teetered
Say it like TEE-terd. Teetered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE).
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US American/ˈtitɚd/TEE-terd
UK British/ˈtiːtəd/TEE-tud
- TEE
- terd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Teetered 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.
- terdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of teetered
- 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-tud.
What does teetered mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of teeter How to pronounce teeter
Questions about saying teetered
How do you pronounce teetered?
Say TEE-terd. The American pronunciation is /ˈtitɚd/. In British English it is /ˈtiːtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in teetered?
Teetered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE). Broken into parts: TEE · terd.
Is teetered 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 /ˈtiːtəd/ (TEE-tud).