How to pronounce tightwad
Say it like TY-twahd. Tightwad has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY).
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US American/ˈtaɪˌtwɑd/TY-twahd
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- TY
- twahd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tightwad pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- twahdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does tightwad mean?
noun
- a miserly person
Questions about saying tightwad
How do you pronounce tightwad?
Say TY-twahd. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪˌtwɑd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tightwad?
Tightwad has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY). Broken into parts: TY · twahd.