How to pronounce teetering
Say it like TEE-tuh-ring. Teetering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE).
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- TEE
- tuh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Teetering 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of teetering
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TEE-tuh-ring.
What does teetering mean?
- present participle and gerund of teeter How to pronounce teeter
- A precarious motion or situation, risking a fall or collapse.“the teeterings of the financial market”
Questions about saying teetering
How do you pronounce teetering?
Say TEE-tuh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈtitərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtiːtərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in teetering?
Teetering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE). Broken into parts: TEE · tuh · ring.
Is teetering 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 /ˈtiːtərɪŋ/ (TEE-tuh-ring).