How to pronounce tightfisted
Say it like TYTE-fis-tid. Tightfisted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYTE).
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- TYTE
- fis
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tightfisted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- fisGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tightfisted
American and British speakers say tightfisted in essentially the same way: /ˈtaɪtˌfɪstɪd/ in the US and /ˈtaɪtˌfɪstɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: TYTE-fis-tid.
What does tightfisted mean?
- Alternative spelling of tight-fisted.
Questions about saying tightfisted
How do you pronounce tightfisted?
Say TYTE-fis-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪtˌfɪstɪd/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪtˌfɪstɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tightfisted?
Tightfisted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYTE). Broken into parts: TYTE · fis · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say tightfisted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtaɪtˌfɪstɪd/ and the British form is /ˈtaɪtˌfɪstɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.