How to pronounce titan
Say it like TY-tun. Titan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY).
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- TY
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Titan 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.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of titan
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TY-tun.
What does titan mean?
- a person of exceptional importance and reputation
- (Greek mythology) any of the primordial giant gods who ruled the Earth until overthrown by Zeus; the Titans were offspring of Uranus (Heaven) and Gaea (Earth)
- the largest of the satellites of Saturn; has a hazy nitrogen atmosphere
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Words that rhyme with titan
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Questions about saying titan
How do you pronounce titan?
Say TY-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪtən/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in titan?
Titan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY). Broken into parts: TY · tun.
Is titan 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 /ˈtaɪtən/ (TY-tun).
What words sound the same as titan?
Titan sounds the same as tighten in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.