How to pronounce tightlier
Say it like TYTE-lee-er. Tightlier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYTE).
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- TYTE
- lee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tightlier 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tightlier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TYTE-lee-uh.
What does tightlier mean?
- comparative form of tightly: more tightly How to pronounce tightly
Questions about saying tightlier
How do you pronounce tightlier?
Say TYTE-lee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪtliɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪtliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tightlier?
Tightlier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYTE). Broken into parts: TYTE · lee · er.
Is tightlier 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 /ˈtaɪtliə/ (TYTE-lee-uh).