How to pronounce teeters
Say it like TEE-terz. Teeters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE).
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US American/ˈtitɚz/TEE-terz
UK British/ˈtiːtəz/TEE-tuz
- TEE
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Teeters 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of teeters
- 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-tuz.
What does teeters mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of teeter How to pronounce teeter
Questions about saying teeters
How do you pronounce teeters?
Say TEE-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtitɚz/. In British English it is /ˈtiːtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in teeters?
Teeters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE). Broken into parts: TEE · terz.
Is teeters 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 /ˈtiːtəz/ (TEE-tuz).